https://www.wcmu.org/tags/police Police en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:43:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/warrens-police-and-fire-departments-launch-drone-first-responder-program The police and fire departments in Michigan's third-largest city are launching a program where drones act as first responders, reporting information to officers on the ground. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:43:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/warrens-police-and-fire-departments-launch-drone-first-responder-program Anna Busse https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/automated-license-plate-readers-generate-concern-support-across-michigan The cameras are capable of recording important details on the back of a car, such as the license plate and the make and model of a vehicle. Law enforcement officers say they're useful for investigations. Critics say they put privacy at risk. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:18:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/automated-license-plate-readers-generate-concern-support-across-michigan Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-01/michigan-911-centers-turn-to-overtime-temp-workers-amid-staffing-crunch Michigan 911 centers face staffing shortages, long shifts and high turnover. Centers must stay fully staffed 24/7 to ensure emergency response time is not impacted. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 23:26:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-01/michigan-911-centers-turn-to-overtime-temp-workers-amid-staffing-crunch Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-16/police-investigate-homicide-in-downtown-traverse-city-after-officer-nearly-shot-saturday-night Authorities believe the shooting death of a man found Sunday morning is connected to a Saturday night foot chase in which two teenagers were arrested. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:09:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-16/police-investigate-homicide-in-downtown-traverse-city-after-officer-nearly-shot-saturday-night Ed Ronco https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-04/salmon-season-causes-problems-for-s-s-badger It’s a banner year for salmon fishing on Lake Michigan. But the fishing is so good, it’s been causing problems for the car ferry in Ludington. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:41:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-04/salmon-season-causes-problems-for-s-s-badger Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-16/northwood071224 Northwood University announced a program for police, firefighters and military personnel to be able to get their bachelor's or master's degree with a low tuition rate and short period of time. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:41:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-16/northwood071224 Masha Smahliuk 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/2024-01-31/northern-michigan-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting A man was killed in Kalkaska county after fleeing from law enforcement and hiding out in an elevated tree stand. The case is currently under investigation. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 23:36:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-31/northern-michigan-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting Jazmin Anderson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-07/attorneys-for-former-grpd-officer-argue-michigan-law-allows-police-to-shoot-any-fleeing-felon The Michigan Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Wednesday in the case, which could set a precedent for future deadly force incidents. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:15:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-07/attorneys-for-former-grpd-officer-argue-michigan-law-allows-police-to-shoot-any-fleeing-felon Dustin Dwyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-30/cmu-strengthens-campus-security-by-adding-new-access-controls-on-doors Four academic buildings on the Mount Pleasant campus are now operating with the new system. More buildings will be added as funding becomes available. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 22:15:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-30/cmu-strengthens-campus-security-by-adding-new-access-controls-on-doors Renae King