36th District Court addresses cash bond discrimination with new policy in Detroit -- What we know
On Tuesday, the 36th District Court, judges, leaders like Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, and civil rights advocates announced a historic agreement for major reform to the cash bail system to level the playing field for working-class Detroiters.
Detroit police, Wayne County Sheriffโs Office send more than 165 bulletproof vests to Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine drags on, Detroit police and the Wayne County Sheriffโs Department are doing something to help. Both departments have teamed up with other agencies in Wayne County to send dozens of retired Special Response Team bulletproof vests to those who need them in Ukraine.
Wayne County officials unveil new COVID air technology to help slow spread in jails
HAMTRAMCK, Mich. โ Officials in Wayne County are calling a new piece of technology a game changer. County leaders held a press conference Thursday morning at the William Dickerson Detention Facility in Hamtramck to unveil new technology that aims to stop the spread of coronavirus in jails. The technology targets the COVID-19 particles that might be in the air, as well as other airborne particles that can cause people to become sick. County officials believe the tech is so groundbreaking that it can serve as an example that other agencies can follow too -- including schools, hospitals and more. โWeโre going to attack COVID where it lurks in the air,โ said Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington.
New Wayne County sheriff prepares for position after death of Benny Napoleon
DETROIT โ The new Wayne County sheriff, Raphael Washington, has served the region for decades and is looking forward to the years ahead. โIโm a 38-year law enforcement veteran and started with the Wayne County Sheriffโs Office in 1983,โ said Washington. More: Wayne County deputy chief appointed as sheriff, replacing beloved late Benny NapoleonOver the years and some pit stops along the way Washington worked his way to the top and is now the new sheriff. For a long time, he followed the lead of former Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, soaking in his wisdom and advice. โI want to continue the work that weโre doing as it relates to the pandemic thatโs going on and thatโs the virus thatโs spreading,โ said Washington.
Wayne County deputy chief appointed as sheriff, replacing beloved late Benny Napoleon
DETROIT โ Wayne County Deputy Chief Raphael Washington has been appointed as the countyโs new sheriff, replacing the beloved late Sheriff Benny Napoleon. โI congratulate Raphael Washington on his selection to be Sheriff of Wayne County. But I do look forward to working closely with our new sheriff on behalf of Wayne County. โI also want to thank Wayne County Chief Probate Judge Freddie Burton, Prosecutor Kym Worthy, and Clerk Cathy Garrett for their service in selecting our new sheriff.โ Wayne County Executive Warren EvansโI congratulate Sheriff Washington on his appointment and am pleased that the panel had so many well-qualified candidates to choose from in making its selection. โI am confident Sheriff Washington will serve with honesty and integrity in upholding the office to the highest of standards, all the while having the best interest of Wayne County residents.โ Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell
14 applicants being interviewed for appointment of Wayne County sheriff
DETROIT โ A three-person panel is conducting interviews with 14 applicants for the appointment of Wayne County sheriff. County officials were accepting resumes three weeks after Sheriff Benny Napoleon died following a battle with COVID-19. UPDATE Jan. 15: Wayne County deputy chief appointed as sheriff, replacing beloved late Benny NapoleonThe panel consists of Chief Judge Freddie Burton, County Clerk Cathy Garrett and Prosecutor Kym Worthy. Applicants include Undersheriff Daniel Pfannes, as well as Charles Corley II and T.P. List of applicants for Wayne County sheriff: