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Detroit police want to solve cases and build trust with the Walk-A-Mile initiative

Detroit police want to solve cases and build trust with the Walk-A-Mile initiative

Detroit police ask citizens for help in solving cases


Detroit police ask citizens for help in solving cases

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(CBS) — Detroit Police are urging anyone with information about crimes to come forward and help solve the crimes.

“What we urgently need is help from the public,” said Lt. Justin Sanderson in a video released by DPD earlier this week. The police are deploying their Investigation into a deadly street party that left two people dead“The people who were at this street party, come forward. Come and tell us what you saw.”

That’s where initiatives like Walk a Mile Wednesday come in. The initiative began three years ago when Detroit Police Chief James White took over as head of the department. He says the initiative is one of the many important tools they use to build trust in the communities they police.

“The idea is to build bridges with the community, and we have a really healthy relationship with our community,” Chief White told CBS News Detroit. “And we need to keep that going.”

On Wednesday, the march took place in the 11th district with several dozen participants, which White said he was pleased about.

“They’re constantly sharing information with us,” White said. “I won’t say Walk a Mile Wednesday is the reason for that, but it’s one of many reasons the community feels comfortable interacting with us.”

White added that this, along with the crackdown on illegal street parties, is intended to ensure everyone’s safety and show the public that the police are working for them.

“They’re the ones we serve. And we’re happy to do that. We’re committed to making this community safe and keeping it safe,” he said. “And we’re doing everything we can to reduce violence.”

If you have details about a crime, you can leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 800-Speak Up.

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