law enforcement

Today, Grand Rapids-based activist Aly Bates on the community mood following two recent officer-involved deaths in the city. Also, a conversation with the GR police chief about use-of-force concerns. After that, we meet a retired chemist whose brush with death inspired new bluegrass music. And, a new book about how the US immigration system has shifted away from its 20th-century human rights focus.

Rebranding the Pure Michigan campaign, concerning infant mortality rates for non-white Michiganders, and alternatives to calling the police when a person is amidst a mental health crisis.

A look a whitefish, frog and toad numbers, Harry Truman's pre-presidential anti-corruption campaign and when mental health crises and law enforcement collide.

The state's allocated $20 million for law enforcement to develop and enforce new training measures.

On today's show, we spoke about gun-related police encounters and heard about a recent school lockdown. Plus, a novelist discussed her book and we heard about Isle Royale updates.

Continuing our conversation with Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard about how to respond to an active shooter situation and what can be done to mitigate gun violence. Then a new book explains why Patti Smith Still Matters. To close the show, we share the final chapter of a 25-year-old loon love story.

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard analyzes the tactics used by the Uvalde, Texas police in response to the recent school shooting. Then, Detroit-based DJ Carl Craig takes us through his life in the techno music world. The conversation continues with techno icon DJ Jeff “Wizard” Mills, who discusses pioneering in the early years of the genre.

Warrant enforcement, changes to probation, and negative public perceptions of police are near the top of the list. However, money is a primary concern.

After a months-long investigation into Washtenaw County court records, a citizen-led group has released hard data on racial disparities in how people are…

Two Michigan Democratic congresswomen are calling on Republicans in the U.S. Senate to take action on legislation on policing.Specifically, Representative…