For years Detroit residents have expressed their concerns pertaining to slow response times by the Detroit Police. We often hear Detroiters shouting that there are two Detroits, and now the statistics compiled and presented by (the article) support this characterization,
Detroit Police Commissioner Wants Chief To Explain ‘Two Tiers Of Response Times’ Charlie LeDuff Deadline Detroit
We often hear Detroiters shouting that there are two Detroits, and now the statistics compiled and presented by [the article] support this characterization. Specifically, [it shows] that there are two tiers of response times: Detroit Police respond more slowly to calls from communities with a per capita income of $17,000 or less; while they respond much more quickly to calls from Downtown and Midtown. . . .Response times can make the difference between life and death.
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.
During the last half hour Shantell & Kwajalyn Bradley spoke about the treatment of their cousin Lakeisha Williams who was beaten by DPD Corporal Dwayne Jones at Detroit receiving hospital. They also expressed their feelings about the accountability of Corporal Jones.
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 FOX 2 Detroit (Amy Lang).
These stories aired between 5PM and 7PM December 18th:
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
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.
The article also announces a Town Hall hosted by Commissioner Burton:
Community Town Hall meeting on April 21st at the Elmwood Park Church of Christ at 2001 Antietam.
Commissioner Burton is quoted extensively in the article:
Detroit’s gun violence, Craig and Burton said Sunday, often features mental health issues.. Burton said easy access to guns is a problem.
Two years ago, after 5-year-old Mariah Davis fatally shot herself with a gun found in her grandmother’s bedroom, Burton urged Detroiters to get gun free locks from police precincts.
“No child should have access to a gun,” Burton said Sunday. “No child should be struck by a bullet from a gun.”
The April 21 town hall will encourage residents to talk about solutions to gun violence in the city’s neighborhoods.
The solutions, Burton said, can’t come only from law enforcement.
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 Event.
Thursday, February 22nd 2018
4:30-5:30 PM VIP Reception with Hotel Tours
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Networking and Presentation
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit
Downtown-Fort Shelby.
525 W. Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
International DJ Rodney Day
To Provide Sounds During Reception & Tours.
Event Valet parking only $5.00
• Moderator Nancy Grose & District Director Constance Logan from the Small Business Administration.
• CEO John Perkins of Legacy Development Group. Discusses how apprenticeship programs can improve employment opportunities for young people entering the workforce.
• VP of Membership Services Ivy Simmons of National Business League.
• Director Amy Rencher, SWOT Cities, Tech Town.
Business Owners: Kenji Williams of One Stop Property Management.
• Lauren Rivers. Rivers Realty Group (Invited)
• Lorne Greenwood SCORE
But Detroit Police Commissioner Willie Burton said state police should have acted sooner.
“It’s good to see that state police changed their policy, but it’s too late,” he said. “A 15-year-old lost his life; they should have changed that policy a long time ago. I’m glad Chief Craig has started an investigation because we need to find out what happened.”
Community hoping Project Green Light expands to residential buildings
News 7, WXYZ Detroit
Detroit Police Commissioner Willie Burton/Police Commissioner explained, “The same level of safety and protection that we offer the business community, it’s time that we shift gears and start offering that to our senior complexes and senior housing.”
Senior complex residents lobby for Green Light cameras
George Hunter, The Detroit News
Detroit Police Commissioner Willie Burton said Wednesday he would like to see the city match funds to help get Green Light cameras into senior facilities.
“Enough is enough,” he said. “We have commitments from the private sector to help get this done, but we’re looking for more from the public sector. There’s no question that Green Light prevents crime. The seniors at Parkview deserve this, as do seniors throughout the city.”
Police Commissioner Willie Burton also expressed concern too much overtime might pose a danger. “Working all that overtime is a temporary solution to the reduced manpower, and it’s working for now, but long-term, the officers won’t be able to keep it up because they’ll get burned out.”
Detroit has attempted to get Tasers for officers in the past however; the climate has changed according to Commissioner Willie Burton who said the recent statistics likely contributed to the unanimous decision to approve them.
Police Commissioner Willie Burton said Tasers likely will prevent injuries to police officers, particularly women.
“Some of these officers, both male and female, are 150 pounds, and you might have a guy who outweighs them by 100 pounds wanting to fight. I think we’ll see officer injuries start spiraling down after they get put into use,” he said.
Willie E. Burton for State Representative Dist. 9 