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Chief signals planned 2026 departure; commission schedules hiring discussion and praises mutual-aid response
Summary
The police chief said he plans to leave in January 2026 and the commission agreed to schedule a study-session to begin hiring preparations; the commission also recognized Deputy Chief Todd Brozick and mutual-aid partners for cold-weather water rescues in Southwest Detroit.
During the Feb. 18 meeting the police chief told the commission he intends to leave his position on Jan. 26, 2026, and asked the commission to begin work on a hiring and backfill plan now rather than wait until late in the year.
Commissioners agreed to schedule a study session immediately before the next regular commission meeting (the commission discussed meeting on the…
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