Committee Meeting | PSJHS - April 22, 2026

The Wayne County Commission's Committee on Public Safety, Judiciary, and Homeland Security met on April 22, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement actions included approval of an amendment to the Burn State Crisis Intervention Program Grant with the Michigan Department of State Police to extend the contract through December 31, 2026, supporting gun violence prevention efforts. The committee also approved a subgrant award of $4,996.75 to the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators for the National Crime Victims Rights Week Community Awareness Project. Additionally, a retroactive amendment to a cooperative agreement with LexisNexis was approved to continue funding the Accurate Portal program through the end of 2026, which aids detectives in locating absconders. The meeting included appointments and reappointments to the Community Corrections Advisory Board, reflecting ongoing community corrections program oversight. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to a detailed update from the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office on the General Trials Division, highlighting the volume and complexity of felony cases handled, the need for additional staffing and training, and the challenges posed by digital evidence and court scheduling. The discussion underscored the need for budget considerations to support programs like job court and additional prosecutorial resources to improve case outcomes and reduce recidivism.