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Ann Arbor police chief emphasizes community policing, beat officers and partnerships

Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations forum · March 13, 2026
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Police Chief Andre C. Anderson described beat officer deployment, downtown collaborative partnerships with university police, and a leadership-focused, relationship-driven approach intended to reduce reliance on arrests and build resilience.

Chief Andre C. Anderson told a public sustainability forum that the Ann Arbor Police Department is prioritizing beat officers and community partnerships as part of a broader resilience strategy, describing a deployment model that emphasizes relationship building, problem solving and collaboration with mental health and supportive services.

Anderson explained that beat officers—on foot and bicycle…

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