“Rapists, on average, rape 11 times and are associated with numerous other crimes.” – The Detroit Free Press In 2009, it was shocking to learn that there had been over 10,000 rape kits untested and abandoned in a Detroit police storage unit. The actual number, according to the Huffington Post was 11,304. Some of those…
With the Detroit crime rate lowering, is it becoming a safer city? There are a lot of reasons why Detroiters are feeling more hopeful these days. The emergency manager has stepped down and the bankruptcy ended. Now Detroit has lowered its crime rate once again. Many people still consider Detroit a dangerous city and with…
Have you ever told your teenage never to text and drive? When was the last time you checked your email while driving? Any parent can tell you that they dreaded the day their teenage got their driver’s license. Sure, there is a bit more freedom for you as well as your teenager, but having your…
What was Kwame Kilpatrick convicted of? How many years of prison was Kwame Kilpatrick sentenced to? It was over a year ago when former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was convicted and sentenced to 28 years in prison. Armed with a new defense lawyer, Kilpatrick has filed an appeal with the hopes have having his conviction…
Today, I am sharing with you more of a personal story. It is a story about a teacher who brought Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy into a class full of white, affluent children and how his legacy touched the heart of one little girl. As we approach Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, it is important…
“Chivalry is not dead”. ~ Mark Weldon, reported by The Detroit Free Press Detroit has been known to be one of the nation’s most dangerous cities. Last year, Detroit Police Chief James Craig encouraged citizens to arm themselves in an article title “A Show of Courage in Detroit”.
What Happens When a Police Department, a TV Network and a Viral Video Marketing Agency Work Together? What if a little kindness really did make someone’s day better? Two months ago, Up TV network, Rob Bliss, and the Lowell Michigan Police Department set out to make someone’s day a little better. As we head into…
As 2014 comes to an end, we are taking a minute to reflect. As we take a look at the past year and our most visited articles, we want to thank you for all your support. Here are the top 10 most visited articles of 2014.
Is James Holmes pleading not guilty by reason of insanity? Will the jury see all the photos of the crime scene? Do you remember the day you heard about the Colorado movie theater massacre? It sounded more like a scene from the movie, Dark Night Rises, then something that would happen in real life.
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