https://www.wcmu.org/tags/law-enforcement Law Enforcement en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/michigans-marijuana-black-market-challenges-states-law-enforcement Law enforcement experts say the marijuana black market is expanding despite Michigan’s legalization of pot for personal use. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/michigans-marijuana-black-market-challenges-states-law-enforcement Madison Merrell, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-21/backers-still-hope-to-allow-roadside-saliva-tests-to-detect-drug-impaired-driving Almost 25% of fatal crashes in the state are drug-related. Legislation languishing in a Senate committee would allow officers to use roadside tests to determine whether to arrest someone for drugged driving, just as such tests are used for suspected drunken drivers. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-21/backers-still-hope-to-allow-roadside-saliva-tests-to-detect-drug-impaired-driving Sonja Krohn, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-31/more-law-enforcement-agencies-using-artificial-intelligence A growing number of law enforcement agencies are using artificial intelligence, a U-M study finds. That includes automated license plate readers, facial recognition technology and other AI tools. The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police says they won’t replace humans. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-31/more-law-enforcement-agencies-using-artificial-intelligence Samantha Ku, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-24/isabella-county-sheriff-limits-local-deputization For years, local law enforcement in the county were given a blanket deputization to work outside of their jurisdiction by the sheriff. But with the loss of the county's 24/7 road patrol, Sheriff Michael Main has limited their authority. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-24/isabella-county-sheriff-limits-local-deputization Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-15/law-enforcement-cant-detect-cannabis-use-on-the-road-researchers-hope-to-change-that As the legalization of cannabis grows year by year, law enforcement still don't have a reliable way to detect when drivers may be under the influence of the drug. However, a team of researchers has been trying to solve this issue by developing research on THC breathalyzers. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:34:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-15/law-enforcement-cant-detect-cannabis-use-on-the-road-researchers-hope-to-change-that Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-07/sheriffs-prepare-for-extra-stress-after-isabella-county-disbands-road-patrol Michigan State Police have been focusing their resources on Isabella County after losing its road patrol to a failed millage proposal. This change has some surrounding county sheriffs preparing to take on more calls as they start to lose some assistance from state law enforcement. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:16:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-07/sheriffs-prepare-for-extra-stress-after-isabella-county-disbands-road-patrol Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-31/mid-michigan-county-loses-local-road-patrol-to-start-2025 Isabella County voters struck down a $3.7 million millage in November that would’ve supported 20 positions within the sheriff’s department. Now state police will fill the void. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:02:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-31/mid-michigan-county-loses-local-road-patrol-to-start-2025 Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-02/mecosta-county-finds-a-new-k-9-search-and-rescue-team The unit is made up of dogs and their owners working as civilians. The new group fills the need for the county after the previous group disbanded. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 22:42:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-02/mecosta-county-finds-a-new-k-9-search-and-rescue-team Ellie Frysztak https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-22/court-of-appeals-rules-cops-can-ask-for-proof-of-concealed-pistol-license-without-other-suspicion A Michigan appellate court has ruled police in the state can stop anyone they have reason to believe is carrying a concealed gun and ask for their license. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:09:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-22/court-of-appeals-rules-cops-can-ask-for-proof-of-concealed-pistol-license-without-other-suspicion Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-08/study-finds-genesee-county-jail-education-program-reduces-recidivism "This is how you restore faith and hope. This is how keep people from being incarcerated, how you keep victims from being revictimized," said Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-08/study-finds-genesee-county-jail-education-program-reduces-recidivism Steve Carmody