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On a personal note, I may be cursed because this is the second meeting I've covered that was adjourned early lol. So... sorry, Detroit!!
December 11, 2025 at 11:51 PM
On a personal note, I may be cursed because this is the second meeting I've covered that was adjourned early lol. So... sorry, Detroit!!
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December 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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December 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This concludes my coverage of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners Meeting. Learn more about our coverage of local meetings here: Documenters.org
Meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. EST
December 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. EST
That was the last of public comments. Since there is no quorum, Commissioner Dewaelsche adjourned the meeting.
December 11, 2025 at 11:48 PM
That was the last of public comments. Since there is no quorum, Commissioner Dewaelsche adjourned the meeting.
Commissioner Eva Garza Dewaelsche asks the Chief of Police if there's someone who can speak with her. The Chief insists that it was probably not confiscated without cause, and the speaker says she assures him that it was confiscated without cause.
December 11, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Commissioner Eva Garza Dewaelsche asks the Chief of Police if there's someone who can speak with her. The Chief insists that it was probably not confiscated without cause, and the speaker says she assures him that it was confiscated without cause.
Another speaker says a cell phone was illegally confiscated by the 9th precinct on October 30. She says the commander has refused to speak with her.
December 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Another speaker says a cell phone was illegally confiscated by the 9th precinct on October 30. She says the commander has refused to speak with her.
The next speaker says DPD needs to do better about the way they interact with children. He says we need better oversight and action from the department.
December 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The next speaker says DPD needs to do better about the way they interact with children. He says we need better oversight and action from the department.
The next speaker, former police commissioner Bernice Smith, says she's concerned about crime in the city.
December 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The next speaker, former police commissioner Bernice Smith, says she's concerned about crime in the city.
The next caller is former commissioner William Davis who says he wishes more commissioners were present. He raised concerns about the Detroit Detention Center, which he heard doesn't currently have heat.
December 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The next caller is former commissioner William Davis who says he wishes more commissioners were present. He raised concerns about the Detroit Detention Center, which he heard doesn't currently have heat.
The first caller spoke about the death of Kenisha Coleman, reported on here wdet.org/2021/12/23/a...
A Grieving Mother Seeks Answers After Detroit Police Investigation of Daughter’s Shooting Death - WDET 101.9 FM
Kaniesha Coleman died of a gunshot wound in July 2020. A medical examiner called it a homicide shortly after that. Eight months later, at the urging of Detroit homicide investigators, her death was re...
wdet.org
December 11, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The first caller spoke about the death of Kenisha Coleman, reported on here wdet.org/2021/12/23/a...
Police Commissioners' Chair Eva Garza Dewaelsche said that they do not have a quorum. They are moving directly to public comment.
December 11, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Police Commissioners' Chair Eva Garza Dewaelsche said that they do not have a quorum. They are moving directly to public comment.
The meeting is starting and it looks like the audio issues have been ironed out! Chaplain Angelia Ross-Collins is giving the invocation.
December 11, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The meeting is starting and it looks like the audio issues have been ironed out! Chaplain Angelia Ross-Collins is giving the invocation.
The meeting hasn't started yet, but the start time is at 6:30 so that's to be expected. They are conducting some audio testing right now, and there's an echo when people in the meeting room speak, making it difficult to hear.
December 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The meeting hasn't started yet, but the start time is at 6:30 so that's to be expected. They are conducting some audio testing right now, and there's an echo when people in the meeting room speak, making it difficult to hear.
Here's the agenda for tonight's meeting detroitmi.gov/sites/detroi...
detroitmi.gov
December 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Here's the agenda for tonight's meeting detroitmi.gov/sites/detroi...
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December 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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November 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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That concludes my very brief coverage of the Highland Park City Council meeting. Learn more about our coverage of local meetings here: Documenters.org
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November 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
That concludes my very brief coverage of the Highland Park City Council meeting. Learn more about our coverage of local meetings here: Documenters.org
Meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
November 18, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
They're doing roll call. Council President Thomas is excused because he is under the weather. Council member Manica is excused for a medical emergency. Council member Martin is excused for a medical emergency. They do not have a quorum.
November 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
They're doing roll call. Council President Thomas is excused because he is under the weather. Council member Manica is excused for a medical emergency. Council member Martin is excused for a medical emergency. They do not have a quorum.
The meeting is starting!
November 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The meeting is starting!
The camera is on in the city council chamber as members chat amongst themselves, but the meeting has not yet started. It's hard to hear what's being said.
November 18, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The camera is on in the city council chamber as members chat amongst themselves, but the meeting has not yet started. It's hard to hear what's being said.
Right now, I'm waiting for the meeting to start.
November 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Right now, I'm waiting for the meeting to start.
Here's the agenda for today's meeting: www.highlandparkmi.gov/media/pgtpsh...
www.highlandparkmi.gov
November 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Here's the agenda for today's meeting: www.highlandparkmi.gov/media/pgtpsh...