Flint police

City leaders this week unveiled plans for police to step up traffic spots, accelerate blight elimination and expand youth activities.

A $1.5 million grant will fund community-based violence intervention. The city is also getting a $2.5 million grant from the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.

Mayor Sheldon Neeley says the city is increasing hourly pay for police recruits to $15, up from $11 an hour.

The city of Flint is looking at setting up a witness protection program to encourage city residents to come forward with information on violent…

Some people in Flint are turning to a higher power to deal with a rise in violent crime.“We pray right now for protection, Lord. We pray for strength,…

New data from the FBI show crime declined last year in Detroit and Flint. But both remain among the nation’s most violent cities.According to the FBI's…

The ACLU of Michigan has settled a lawsuit with the Flint Police Department and an after-school program run by the Flint-Genesee Chamber of Commerce.The…

Flint is seeing a statistically significant drop in most crimes, city officials say.To date, criminal sexual conduct, burglary and theft are down…

Flint Police Chief Tim Johnson decided not to wait to be fired by the city’s new mayor.Johnson announced Friday that he was resigning.Flint mayor-elect…

In Flint, city officials, law enforcement and church leaders are concerned about a rise in violent crime.There have been 34 murders in Flint this year.…