Denzel Anton McCampbell

Detroit City Council and a police oversight board are demanding Detroit Police Department (DPD) provide internal temperature records and a cooling system plan for the Detroit Detention Center, citing reports of excessive heat and hazardous air quality. Council Member Denzel Anton McCampbell and oversight board members have raised concerns about detainees' health, including seizures linked to high temperatures, and are seeking details on cooling measures and protocols.

Detroit City Council approved a settlement with real estate firm Detroit International Holding LLC and Munoz Realty Inc., requiring owner Gaston Munoz to rehabilitate 299 properties in exchange for halving $460K in blight fines. Critics argued the deal incentivizes poor behavior, while city officials defended it as a step toward compliance.

Detroit city leaders sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security requesting an end to ICE pursuits. The letter was addressed to the head of DHS by council members Denzel Anton McCampbell, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and DPD Commissioner Victoria Camille.

Detroit city leaders, including council members Denzel Anton McCampbell, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and DPD Commissioner Victoria Camille, sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security requesting an end to ICE pursuits that they claim endanger the community.

Detroit City Council approved a nine-month extension of the ShotSpotter contract in a 5-4 vote, amid debates over its $2 million cost, public safety benefits, and privacy concerns. Opponents cited surveillance and racial targeting, while supporters highlighted its role in locating shooting victims, including a case where it helped save a 7-year-old boy. Critics questioned the system's effectiveness, citing low arrest rates following alerts, while community groups argued it aids in directing non-police interventions.

Detroit City Council narrowly approved a nine-month extension of the ShotSpotter contract following emotional resident testimonies and council debate. Supporters cited life-saving benefits, while critics questioned the system's cost-effectiveness and called for clearer performance metrics. The 5-4 vote keeps the gunfire detection technology active as the city continues evaluating its public safety role.

Detroit City Council approved an extended curfew for minors during the 2026 Ford Fireworks event, effective June 22-23. The measure, opposed by two council members, aims to protect residents and covers a designated area in Detroit. Past data shows juvenile curfew violations and incidents of gun violence in the viewing area.

Detroit City Council approved an ordinance extending the curfew for minors under 18 to 8 p.m. in select downtown areas during the annual fireworks show on June 22. The 6-2 vote follows recent violent incidents at teen gatherings, including shootings in past years, and aims to address safety concerns amid 'teen takeovers' in the city.

Detroit's city council approved three-year ambulance contracts worth approximately $5 million to enhance emergency services, with a 6-2 vote. Two council members opposed the contracts due to concerns about outsourcing, while others supported them but advocated for future in-house solutions. The fire department noted a $20 million upfront cost and years of lead time to transition EMS services in-house.