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Council delays Cross Street review resolution amid legal, investigative concerns
Summary
Council debated a proposed resolution directing a review of police policies for the 1111 Cross Street incident. Members and the city attorney discussed third‑party investigation needs, subpoena powers, and potential conflicts with ongoing criminal investigations; council postponed the resolution to allow further planning and coordination with county partners.
The council spent more than an hour debating a proposed resolution asking the Ypsilanti Police Advisory Commission (YPAC) and city staff to examine city policies and response related to the January Cross Street incident.
The resolution’s sponsor said the community wanted fast answers about when decisions were made, which protocols applied, who had command authority, and whether communications to affected residents were adequate. The sponsor asked for a 90‑day review and written presentation back to council with…
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