Detroit Police Commissioners Meeting - July 2, 2026

The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners held a meeting on July 2, 2026, which included the installation of new officers and a detailed crime and departmental operations report from Chief Todd A. Bettison. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the ongoing challenges with the Detroit Detention Center's lack of air conditioning, with commitments made to assess costs and identify funding sources for improvements. The board also discussed the proposed use of AI-powered drones by the Detroit Police Department, with extensive public comments both supporting and opposing the technology. A motion was passed to remove the public hearing on the unmanned vehicle system (drones) from the agenda, delaying further action. Additionally, the board reviewed human resources recruitment data and received a presentation on the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security policy, highlighting limitations on the board's access to certain law enforcement data. Motions were made to recommend candidates for investigator positions and to rescind a prior motion directing corporate counsel to obtain independent counsel for the board. The meeting reflected active community engagement on surveillance technology procurement and ongoing concerns about detention facility conditions.