The Detroit Police Department, which was hemorrhaging officers almost three years ago, has filled 98% of its sworn officer posts, Chief Bettison said.

A man suspected in a possible kidnapping is in critical condition after shooting himself, Detroit police said. The incident happened Monday on Detroit's west side, according to the department.

DETROIT, Mich. (FOX 2) - Detroit Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday, Feb. 23, on the city's west side. According to preliminary information, a teen was shot around 2:30 a.m. in the 800 block of Pallister, near the Lodge Fwy and W Grand Blvd.

Bettison served as deputy mayor before taking on the role as interim police chief after the former chief left the department. The Detroit City Council on Tuesday officially approved Mayor Mike Duggan's appointment of the new police chief.

The Detroit City Council officially voted to approve Todd Bettison as the city's new police chief during Tuesday's meeting.

DETROIT – Detroit police are searching for the suspect accused of shooting a man early Sunday morning. Police said the suspect driving a dark-colored, older model SUV shot a 21-year-old man driving a Chevy Malibu in the area of E Outer Drive and Van Dyke on Feb. 16, 2025, just before 2 a.m.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has recommended Interim Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison be hired permanently for the role.

The Dearborn Police Department is investigating a road rage incident that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old Dearborn Heights girl.