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With only three of 11 commissioners present and lacking a quorum, the board heard public comments but was unable to legally conduct business.

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12:52 PM May 29, 2025 CDT

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The meeting was called to order without a quorum

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Because they have not yet achieved a quorum, they are moving directly to public comment

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First commenter, 91 year old Bernice Smith, related how she had a peaceful family dinner after church, and emphasized to all listening that one can get together with friends and family without carrying guns or arguing.

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Minister Eric Blount commented about Commissioners carrying badges that look like police badges. Commissioner Willie Bell explained it makes it easier to identify themselves to both civilians and DPD personnel

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A rep from the Detroit Towing Association called in to thank the Board for a recent event held to explain and answer questions about towing in the city

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Next caller said they are running for office in November and bemoaned the serious delays in nearly all aspects of police business.

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Chief Investigator responded that they are nearly through the case backlog and insisted they the caller’s characterization was inaccurate

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Commissioner Bernard complained about citizen complaints being “kicked down the road” and said that the delays in dealing with complaints against officers is unacceptable

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Comm’r Woods responded that they work tirelessly to deal with the backlog

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Next caller praised efforts at the state level to ban certain chokeholds in law enforcement

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The Board was not able to achieve a quorum, and abruptly adjourned the meeting at 3:41pm

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Well folks, this closes my coverage of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners meeting for May 29th. Learn more about our coverage of local meetings at https://documenters.org

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