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About Willie Burton

Willie Burton is the Police Commissioner for Detroit's Fifth District. He answers to the people in his district. He is an experienced, committed, and compassionate leader who is dedicated to serving his community.

In the News Speaking for Justice!

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Willie Burton

Willie Burton continues to speak for you as we suffered together through the pandemic and return normalcy. Coleman A. Young Recreation Center in Detroit reopens after $11 million renovation “This is exactly what the community wants,” said Willie Burton, a … Continue reading →

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Free Summit on Technology Topics for Small Business

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Willie Burton

Detroit Police Commissioner (Dist. 5) Willie Burton cordially invites you to a free summit on Technology Topics for Small Business Thursday, December 5th 2019 4:30-5:00 Networking Reception with food and refreshments 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Program Michigan State University … Continue reading →

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Electronic Surveillance Policy Conference

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Willie Burton

How much is too much? Wednesday June 26th 6-8 PM Red Door Art Gallery 7500 Oakland St., Detroit, MI 48211 Panelists: Charles Williams (NAN) Eric Williams (ACLU) Willie Burton (Board of Police Commissioners) Darryl Brown (Board of Police Commissioners) Dan … Continue reading →

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May 16th Small Business Summit

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Willie Burton

Thursday, May 16th 2019 4:30-5:00 PM VIP Reception with Hotel Tours 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Networking and Presentation Register by Eventbrite  

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Commissioner Burton: James Craig Needs to Resign as Deputy Mayor

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Willie Burton

Detroit police commissioner: Chief Craig must resign as deputy mayor and focus on crime Steve Neavling Metro Times For years, Detroit residents have expressed their concerns pertaining to slow response times by the Detroit police, …We often hear Detroiters shouting that there … Continue reading →

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Commissioner Burton Questions Response Time Claims

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Willie Burton

Commissioner Burton in’t taking response time statistics for granted.  He has been making news highlighting inconsistencies and inequities. Police commissioner wants answers on response times George Hunter Detroit News For years Detroit residents have expressed their concerns pertaining to slow response … Continue reading →

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Family of Police Brutality Victim Interviewed

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Willie Burton

On Sunday January 6th. Commissioner Willie Burton and DRACO founder Scotty Boman filled in for Robert Ficano on 910 AM Superstation.  They were joined by Special guest Greg Dunmore. Dunmore is multimedia journalist and executive producer of Pulse Beat Media. … Continue reading →

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Willie Burton Speaks Out On Excessive Force & Mental Health

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Willie Burton

Today Police Commissioner (Detoit District 5) Willie E. Burton, National Action Network (Michigan Chapter) President Rev. Charles Williams, and Detroit Residents Advancing Civilian Oversight Founder Scotty Boman held a Press Conference with WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit (Jason Colthorp) and … Continue reading →

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Family Fun Skating Party!

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Willie Burton

Treasure The Moment Willie Burton & Herman Davis Present A Family Fun Skating Party With A Live DJ At Northland Roller Rink 22311 West 8 Mile Rd Detroit, MI 48219 Wednesday, December 26, 2018 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Admission: … Continue reading →

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2018 Human Resources Business Summit

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Willie Burton

Click here to download and print a flyer! Eventbrite link here.

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Human Resources Business Summit

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Willie Burton
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Community Town Hall Meeting

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Willie Burton
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Commissioner Burton Joins With Victims Families To Take On Crime

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Willie Burton

Early today (Sunday April 8th)  Tawanna Rankin, whose daughter died from gunshot wounds, joined with other victims and their families for a Victim Awareness Walk in Clark Park. An article about the walk by James David Dickson is posted here: … Continue reading →

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Business Summit Networking Event

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Willie Burton

Download a flyer to share Thursday, February 22nd 2018. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown-Fort Shelby. 525 W. Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226 Detroit Police Commissioner (Dist. 5) Willie Burton Cordially invites you to a free Business Summit Networking … Continue reading →

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2017 Holiday Celebration

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Willie Burton

Honorable Detroit Police Commissioner (Dist. #5) Willie Burton cordially invites you to this annual holiday celebration… Where: Bert’s Warehouse. 2739 Russell. Detroit, Michigan 48207. When: 5PM to 8PM. Friday December 29th 2017. What: Free Food, Live Music, Entertainment, Cash Bar, … Continue reading →

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