Detroit Police Commissioners Meeting - August 20, 2026

The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners held a meeting on August 20, 2026, which included several key personnel appointments and community engagement updates. The board approved the promotion of Captain Shawn Dunning to Commander, and the appointments of Lieutenant James Dominique and Lieutenant Nathan Miller to the rank of Captain, recognizing their leadership in areas such as mental health co-response and crime reduction efforts like carjacking. The meeting also featured presentations of resolutions honoring retiring officers and scholarship awards to youth advisory council members. Public comments addressed community concerns including police conduct, mental health resources, and requests for investigations into specific cases. The board discussed procedural matters including the review of bylaws and policies, and approved several policy items collectively. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or procurement decisions were reported during this meeting.