Brandon Shortridge

The Detroit Police Department and its more than 2,500 officers are responsible for policing Detroit’s 139 square miles. Through data-informed policing strategies, collaborative partnerships, and innovative programs with high levels of community engagement, Detroit has seen sustained reductions in nearly every category of crime. The Detroit Police Department is committed to transparency, professionalism and 21st-century policing excellence informed by community input and civic leadership. The Detroit Police Department’s mission is to reduce crime and the fear of crime by working with all citizens to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property, and promote individual responsibility and community commitment. The Detroit Police Department is a Law Enforcement Agency based out of the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters located at 1301 3rd Street Detroit, MI 48226.