Detroit Police Department

Wrap Technologies Announces BolaWrap Full Deployment of Detroit Police Department’s Mental Health Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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The aim of this purchase was to support the Detroit PD’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), which is tasked with responding to calls relating to individuals in mental health crises.

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  • The aim of this purchase was to support the Detroit PD’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), which is tasked with responding to calls relating to individuals in mental health crises.
  • “Our initial deployment of BolaWrap® with our Crisis Intervention Team has gone incredibly well, and we’re doubling down,” said Detroit Police Department Chief James E. White.
  • Now every officer in the Detroit Police Department’s CIT unit will be expected to carry BolaWrap® on their belts.
  • This deployment comes at a time in which police interactions with non-violent but non-compliant individuals are reaching unprecedented levels in Detroit.

Soul Tribes International Ministries Files $1 Billion Lawsuit Against the City of Detroit and Detroit Police Department

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Last month, the City of Detroit raided and filed a baseless and discriminatory nuisance lawsuit against Soul Tribes and its members for engaging in dispensing its Holy Sacrament, Sacred (Psilocybin) Mushrooms" to its membership.

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  • Last month, the City of Detroit raided and filed a baseless and discriminatory nuisance lawsuit against Soul Tribes and its members for engaging in dispensing its Holy Sacrament, Sacred (Psilocybin) Mushrooms" to its membership.
  • After an onerous search and much consideration, Soul Tribes International Ministries chose to retain the law firm "Cannabis Counsel," a distinguished Detroit law firm specializing in the compliance and legality of Cannabis and other controlled substances.
  • The City of Detroit has not yet responded to the lawsuit.
  • Soul Tribes International Ministries remains steadfast in their pursuit of a resolution that safeguards their religious liberty, ensuring that psychedelic/entheogen-based religious practices, as guaranteed in our Constitutions and laws, are upheld and protected indefinitely.

Soul Tribes International Ministries to Vigorously Challenge Unlawful Raid in Lawsuit

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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Raid Seized Spiritual Sacraments Intended for Mental and Spiritual Healing Therapy

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  • Detroit, Michigan--(Newsfile Corp. - September 25, 2023) - Soul Tribes International Ministries ("Soul Tribes" or the "Organization"), a 508(c)(1)(a) non-profit organization dedicated to psychedelic therapy and spiritual healing, has announced its firm intention to challenge the recent raid and subsequent shutdown of its place of worship by the Detroit Police Department through the filing of a lawsuit.
  • The raid took place on September 22, 2023, at Soul Tribes' newly inaugurated religious headquarters, the historic 60,000 square foot Bushnell Congregational Church, located at 15000 Southfield Road, Detroit, MI 48223.
  • Soul Tribes International Ministries, founded by Shaman Shu, is dedicated to fostering healing and growth within individuals and communities through time-honored indigenous practices.
  • Shaman Shu expressed his disappointment with the recent raid, stating, "We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the recent raid on our place of worship.

The IIRP and Black Family Development Present the 2023 World Conference on Building Thriving Communities

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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BETHLEHEM, Pa., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Institute for Restorative Practices Graduate School (IIRP) and Black Family Development, Inc. (BFDI) join together to present the 2023 IIRP World Conference on restorative practices. The Conference "Building Thriving Communities: A Radical Approach Through Restorative Practices" is being held at the Fort Pontchartrain Hotel in Detroit, Michigan on October 2-4, 2023. With representatives from 12 different countries and over 140 different speakers and panelists, the conference is focused on how effective collaboration amongst families, local organizations, faith groups, and educational institutions can create communities that flourish.

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  • BETHLEHEM, Pa., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Institute for Restorative Practices Graduate School (IIRP) and Black Family Development, Inc. (BFDI) join together to present the 2023 IIRP World Conference on restorative practices.
  • The Conference "Building Thriving Communities: A Radical Approach Through Restorative Practices" is being held at the Fort Pontchartrain Hotel in Detroit, Michigan on October 2-4, 2023.
  • "The IIRP's World Conference is a celebration of the power of relationships," said Kligman.
  • "Black Family Development, Inc. is again honored to co-host the 2023 International Institute for Restorative Practices World Conference.

Comerica Donates $17,000 to IMAGINE Mentoring During Detroit Tigers Negro League Weekend Celebrations

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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DETROIT, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank named IMAGINE Mentoring as its featured Detroit Tigers Negro Leagues Weekend community partner and donated $17,000 to the nonprofit organization, which serves, teaches and empowers young women who have experienced trauma.

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  • DETROIT, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank named IMAGINE Mentoring as its featured Detroit Tigers Negro Leagues Weekend community partner and donated $17,000 to the nonprofit organization, which serves, teaches and empowers young women who have experienced trauma.
  • "I am proud to have Comerica as a partner," Latonya L. Garth, The IMAGINE Mentoring Program of Michigan Founder.
  • The Tigers Negro Leagues Weekend is an annual tradition marking the longest-running weekend celebration of its kind in Major League Baseball.
  • Including this year's financial support, Comerica and Comerica Charitable Foundation has provided IMAGINE Mentoring over $35,000 in contributions and grants since 2020.

NOBLE’s Top Cops Gather at 2023 William R. Bracey CEO Symposium to Talk About Prevailing Issues in Policing

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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The CEO Symposium is an international gathering of over 300 law enforcement CEOs that represent cities and communities across the nation and world.

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  • The CEO Symposium is an international gathering of over 300 law enforcement CEOs that represent cities and communities across the nation and world.
  • The CEO symposium will showcase leading law enforcement executives at the federal, state, and local levels and focuses on executive leadership training.
  • For additional information about signature events, workshops and keynote speakers at the CEO Symposium, see the itinerary and view President Brenda Goss Andrews message .
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NOBLE’s Top Cops Gather at 2023 William R. Bracey CEO Symposium to Talk About Prevailing Issues in Policing

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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The CEO Symposium is an international gathering of over 300 law enforcement CEOs that represent cities and communities across the nation and world.

Key Points: 
  • The CEO Symposium is an international gathering of over 300 law enforcement CEOs that represent cities and communities across the nation and world.
  • The CEO symposium will showcase leading law enforcement executives at the federal, state, and local levels and focuses on executive leadership training.
  • For additional information about signature events, workshops and keynote speakers at the CEO Symposium, see the itinerary and view President Brenda Goss Andrews message .
  • Please use subject line: “Media Pass Request” and include name, outlet, day(s) of attendance and if this is an assigned story.

City of Detroit Combats Gun Violence with Evolv Technology

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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The DPD began employing Evolv Express systems around the city this past summer to provide an additional layer of safety and comfort among residents.

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  • The DPD began employing Evolv Express systems around the city this past summer to provide an additional layer of safety and comfort among residents.
  • Evolv has aided our officers in enhancing security at large events and special details, said Detroit Police Department Chief James White.
  • Our mission is to make the world safer for people to work, learn, live and play, said Peter George, CEO and President of Evolv Technology.
  • Evolv Technology, Evolv Express, Evolv Insights, and Evolv Cortex AI are registered trademarks or trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions.

Unite Digital Expands Its Team with Six New Hires

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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At Unite Digital, Pam will be on the Operations team and is most excited to work with some new OEMs, getting them onboarded and running from the ground up.

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  • At Unite Digital, Pam will be on the Operations team and is most excited to work with some new OEMs, getting them onboarded and running from the ground up.
  • At Unite, she will work with manufacturers and digital marketing providers to define and deliver industry-leading solutions in the digital marketing space.
  • Founded in January 2016 by industry veteran Stacey Coopes, Unite Digital helps brands connect with their distribution partners and technology solutions to deliver unparalleled digital experiences.
  • Unite Digital's focus includes building certified digital programs, digital marketing, traffic generation, lead optimization, online-offline retail integration and customer retention and loyalty strategies.

Retired Detroit Deputy Chief Sworn in as National Organization Black Law Enforcement Executives at Annual Conference

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Friday, July 29, 2022
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Alexandria, Va, July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) is pleased to announce Brenda Goss Andrews, Retired Deputy Chief of the Detroit Police Department, as its new 45th National President.

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  • Alexandria, Va, July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) is pleased to announce Brenda Goss Andrews, Retired Deputy Chief of the Detroit Police Department, as its new 45th National President.
  • In the past year, NOBLE has been sought out to advise and support the highest levels of our U.S. government.
  • Goss Andrews most recently served as the organizations First Vice President to the immediate past President Frederick L. Thomas.
  • Since 1976, The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) has served as the conscience of law enforcement by being committed to justice by action.