The meeting addressed several items, including public comments regarding a community foundation grant for college integration, concerns about city budget allocations for sobriety courts versus the proliferation of alcohol and cannabis businesses, and criticisms of the city's financial involvement in the local amphitheater project. The Commission approved consent agenda items, reviewed various communications, and passed a budget ordinance amendment covering several departments. Public hearings were held regarding the Board of Review special assessment nuisance role 8808 and an overview of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.
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The meeting was a public forum focused on the selection of a new Police Chief for the city. Candidates for the position introduced themselves and shared their law enforcement backgrounds and leadership philosophies. The forum addressed critical topics such as community-engaged and collaborative policing, the importance of rebuilding trust, the establishment of performance metrics, and strategies for navigating future challenges in public safety and officer recruitment.
May 19, 2026·Board meeting
Public Safety Committee Meeting
The committee meeting featured a presentation on crime statistics, highlighting a downward trend in auto thefts and robberies, and a discussion on clearance rates for criminal investigations. The committee reviewed the successful public safety operations during the recent grand opening of the Acrisure Amphitheater. Additionally, the meeting addressed ongoing violence prevention programs, youth summer employment initiatives, and an update on the search process for a new police chief. Finally, the committee discussed a policy review regarding officer-involved shooting data and a benchmarking study concerning pursuit and K9 use policies.
Feb 24, 2026·Board meeting
Public Safety Committee Meeting
The meeting included a presentation of crime statistics by the departing Chief Winstrom, who also addressed the recent officer-involved shooting, noting the investigation is being handled by the Michigan State Police. A significant discussion centered on the implementation and importance of the DALE (Danger Assessment for Law Enforcement) screening tool for identifying high-risk domestic violence cases, in partnership with organizations like YWCA and Safe Haven. There was also an expression of concern regarding the volume of officer-involved shootings since 2022 and a request for greater transparency through future reports from OPA. The committee acknowledged the service of Chief Winstrom and welcomed the incoming interim Chief Joe Trigg.
