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Organizer seeks police presence for peacemakers conference; council and chief outline limits and options
Summary
An organizer asked the council to provide police presence for a two‑day peacemakers conference; council members and the mayor explained the police department's role, special‑event permitting and options for paid security or notification to the chief and neighborhood officers.
Ted Barham, a Dearborn resident, told the council on Feb. 7 that he is organizing a two‑day “Peacemakers Conference” at the Henry Ford Centennial Library and asked whether the city could provide police presence for the event because invited guests had safety concerns.
Why it matters: The organizer said potential speakers had withdrawn over safety worries. Council members and the mayor advised him how the city’s police department responds to event security requests and what options are available to organizers.
Barham described the conference, which includes speakers from the region and abroad, and said…
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