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The Intersection: Key Events in Detroit Police History [TIMELINE]

Station Programming April 21, 2016

An interactive timeline displays, furthers understanding of Detroit police history.

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Here are some key events in the Detroit Police Department’s recent history.

 

Timeline compiled by Bill McGraw, Bridge Magazine, and Melissa Mason, WDET.

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