Detroit Police Commissioners Meeting - September 24, 2026

The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners meeting on September 24, 2026, covered department operations, public comments, oversight requests, and personnel matters. Deputy Chief Starks reported year-over-year declines in homicides (18%), non-fatal shootings (9%), and robberies (5%), and described recent investigations and traffic enforcement. In response to commissioner questions, department representatives said DPD does not have walking robots and were unsure whether it operates drones; they noted that other agencies may use drones in Detroit. Commissioners requested reports on sustained citizen complaints, complaints involving DPD command staff, and investigations involving the department or its executives.

The board considered promotions to lieutenant and sergeant. First Assistant Chief Hayes said the lieutenant and sergeant positions were budgeted and that promotions were intended to address supervisory staffing needs. The board proceeded with the lieutenant recommendations and approved the sergeant promotion motion, with one detective discussed separately during deliberations. The board also adopted a resolution honoring the Detroit Waldorf School’s 60th anniversary. No contracts, vendor selections, bids, or other procurement activity were identified.