The Metro: What role police should play, according to new Detroit police commissioner
Just before the new year, Detroit welcomed four new people to its Board of Police Commissioners, including Victoria Camille. She is the District 7 commissioner.
Detroit Police Department Third Precinct
When the police make a mistake, who is around to hold them accountable? Sometimes it’s courts and attorneys.
But in many American cities, including those here in Michigan, there are civilian oversight boards. These boards do various things, including investigating civilian complaints, making disciplinary recommendations, and auditing police departments.
The Detroit Board of Police of Commissioners was established in the 1970s after widespread claims of police abuse. Today, after the murder of George Floyd and increased scrutiny of police, more pressure is on police commissioners to hold officers accountable and to make policing work for everyone.
Just before the new year, Detroit welcomed four new people to its Board of Police Commissioners, including Victoria Camille. She is the District 7 commissioner.
Why did she run for the position? How can policing improve in Detroit? And, what does she make of the role of policing in society?
Commissioner Camille joined Cary Junior II on The Metro to discuss.
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