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he Westland Police Department kicked off the inaugural Neighborhood Safety Program at Rotary Park on Saturday, June 5, 2021. The purpose of the meeting was to address neighborhood concerns including, traffic neighbor disputes, vandalism, thefts, potential drug activity and safety and for neighbors to meet one another. This meeting was directed toward businesses and homes between Marquette/Cherry Hill Roads and Wayne/Radcliff. The Westland Community Police team was there to listen to resident's c...
Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit has signed several policy directives designed to reduce inequities and promote public safety. Savit's 4-year term serving Washtenaw County citizens began January 1, 2021. His biography states "Most recently, Eli served as the City of Detroit's senior legal counsel, where he led criminal-justice reform work for Michigan's largest city." Savit is continuing his criminal-justice reform efforts in Washtenaw County. Savit said of his policy directives, "At the...
Often family, work, education and social obligations are obstacles to setting time aside for exercise. Gradually increasing movement is beneficial for everyone, regardless of age or current physical shape. Physical activity is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. Our communities offer several options for residents, employees, and visitors to engage in enjoyable and healthy activities. We are highlighting some of these opportunities. This week the spotlight is on parks and recreational...
Jobs, school, home life and societal obligations can pull a person in many directions. Throw a pandemic in the mix and life for many people becomes even more stressful. Sometimes too much stress can trigger a mental health crisis. In a crisis a lot of people call 911. More often than not, many people don't know where to go to get mental health services. Daicia Price, LMSW, Assistant Clinical Professor of Social Work at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and consultant for the Detroit W...
The food pantry at the River Rouge Police Department serves two purposes: providing children with easily prepared snacks and helping them foster positive relationships with police officers. Ravioli, peanut butter and jelly, tuna fish, crackers, fruit snacks, microwavable meals and macaroni and cheese, cereal, breakfast bars and juices are examples of some of the snacks readily available at the pantry. A recent donation of baby formula will help expand the program to babies in need. River Rouge...
Often family, work, education and social obligations are obstacles to setting time aside for exercise. Gradually increasing movement is beneficial for everyone, regardless of age or current physical shape. Physical activity is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. Our communities offer several options for residents, employees, and visitors to engage in enjoyable and healthy activities. We are highlighting some of these opportunities. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Physical...
Detroit area civilian community members, police chiefs and various city and township government officials presented their viewpoints on police interactions with the public, online on January 14, 2021, while other attendees listened. This was the third (second virtual) Listening Tour. The purpose of these meetings is to identify the wants, needs and desires of the public so that agencies can intentionally identify priorities, develop a plan, act, evaluate and maintain accountability. A mutual...