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06/19/2026
🕛 CURFEW REMINDER
Detroit City Code Sec. 29-3-11: It is unlawful for a minor to be on a public street, sidewalk, playground, vacant lot, or other public place:
For minors aged 15 years and under: 10 p.m. through 6
a.m.
For minors ages 16 and 17: from 11 p.m. through 6 a.m.
At the City of Detroit’s 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, Chief Todd A. Bettison presented awards to two leaders in our community for the dedication to positive change in our city. Happy Juneteenth Detroit!
06/19/2026
Juneteenth commemorates the day that enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were informed of their freedom. Happy Freedom Day to all this celebrating in our community and across the country! 💙❤️🤍
Over the years, McGruff made appearances at community and school events. His slogan was “Take a Bite Out of Crime.” What year did McGruff get his own stamp?
06/18/2026
Internship Opportunities at the Detroit Police Department!
💰Paid 6-week long summer internship at DPD or with our DPD Prep program | View flyer for eligibility requirements.
☎️ Call 313-596-2730 for more information and questions. Apply today!
Everything you need to know about the Ford Fireworks Show on June 22nd! ⬇️🎆
Viewing areas include Hart Plaza, Spirit Plaza, Erma Henderson Park, and Belle Isle
All of these viewing areas and nearby areas will be weapons-free and drone-free zones. There will be Detroit Police officers, Detroit Fire Department members, and Michigan State Troopers around who can help with any safety needs you have.
Road closures are happening, so pack your patience and get there early. Move out of the way for emergency vehicles, and don’t block emergency routes.
Curfew for the fireworks is 8 p.m. After that time, minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 21 or older.
06/17/2026
The Detroit Police Department has made it accessible for community members to obtain police reports, gun permits, police clearances, and fingerprinting. Community members can now visit the 3rd precinct, located on 2875 W. Grand Blvd, to obtain those items.
06/17/2026
Due to forecasted rain, today’s Walk A Mile Wednesday has been postponed to a later date. Watch our socials for the announcement on when we’ll reschedule.
06/16/2026
Family Fun Day at the DPD 4th Precinct is coming back! Join our officers for a day packed with food, dancing, bounce houses, face painting and lots of fun! 🤩
We’ll see you there from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 25th!