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The Board of Police of Commissioners was created in 1974 by City Charter, which was adopted by the vote of the people. The 2012 Charter vests broad supervisory authority over the Police Department in the 11-member civilian Board of Police Commissioners.
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the 2nd Precinct area.
Police Commissioners' Chair
Police Commissioners Vice Chair
Police Commissioners District 1
Police Commissioners District 2
Police Commissioners District 3
Police Commissioners District 4
Police Commissioners District 5
Board of Police Commissioners PSA / Spotlights
The BOPC meets every week. Meetings are held at Detroit Public Safety Headquarters each Thursday at 3:00 pm except the second Thursday, when the community meetings are held at 6:30 pm. Sign up for the weekly agenda to get community meeting locations sent to you.
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There is no salary. Police Commissioners serve as volunteers.
The BOPC is responsible for taking complaints about any employee of the Police Department. Please call the Board’s investigative unit – the Office of the Chief Investigator or OCI – at 313.596.2499 to file a complaint. Click here for more information about OCI.
Contact the DPD Assets and Licensing at 313-596-2640.
Police-Authorized Towing Series Summary
Michigan Attorney General Office Towing Presentation
BOPC Role in Towing - Law Department Opinion
BOPC Towing Resolution
City of Detroit Office of Auditor General - Tow Rate Commission Presentation
Presentation covering Detroit Police Department Towing & Impound Unit
Board of Police Commissioners
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