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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.
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Apr 23
Board of Police Commissioners Meeting - April 23, 2026
Event
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., at Detroit Public Safety Headquarters - Skylar Herbert Room, 1301 Third St., Detroit, MI 48226.
Apr 30
Board of Police Commissioners Meeting - April 30, 2026
Event
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., at Detroit Public Safety Headquarters - Skylar Herbert Room, 1301 Third St., Detroit, MI 48226.
May 05
BOPC Policy Committee Meeting- May 5, 2026
Event
The Policy Committee for the Board of Police Commissioners will meet Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Detroit Public Safety Headquarters, 1301 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48226 - Woodward Conference Room.
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Members
Eva Garza Dewaelsche
Police Commissioners' Chair
Darryl Woods
Police Commissioners Vice Chair
Henrietta Ivey
Police Commissioners District 1
Lavish T. Williams
Police Commissioners District 2
Darious Morris
Police Commissioners District 3
Scott Boman
Police Commissioners District 4
Beverly J. Watts
Police Commissioners District 5
Lisa Carter
Police Commissioners District 6
Victoria Camille
Police Commissioners District 7
Robert Jones
Police Commissioners' Appointed
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Police Commissioners' Appointed
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When is the Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) Meeting?
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.
Detroit Public Safety Headquarters
1301 3rd Street Detroit, MI 48226
Who is my Police Commissioner?
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How are Police Commissioners selected?
The 2012 City Charter requires residents to elect seven Police Commissioners and seven City Council members by district. The Mayor appoints four additional Police Commissioners, for a total board of 11 members.
What is the salary for a Police Commissioner?
There is no salary. Police Commissioners serve as volunteers.
Whom do I contact if I have a complaint about a police officer?
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
The police towed my vehicle. Whom do I contact about the costs for charges and getting my vehicle back?
Contact the DPD Assets and Licensing at 313-596-2640.
How do I file a police complaint?
Documents
2026 BOPC Weekly Meeting Calendar
2026 BOPC Weekly Meeting Calendar - Board Approved. For community meeting locations, please see City Events for updates.
Filing Complaints against Police Officers/DPD Employees - Spanish
The Spanish version of
Filing Complaints against Police Officers and other DPD Employees
Filing Complaints against Police Officers and other DPD Employees - Arabic
The Arabic version of
Filing Complaints against Police Officers and other DPD Employees
Filing Complaints against Police Officers and other DPD Employees - Bengali
The Bengali version of the Filing Complaints against Police Officers/DPD employees brochure.
BOPC Committees
BOPC Proposed Committee Meeting Assignments
OCI Brochure_How to File Complaints against DPD
A brochure about how to file complaints against police officers and other DPD employees.
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Contacts
City Directory
Board of Police Commissioners
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Board of Police Commissioners
1301 Third Street -Suite 767 - South, Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 596-1830
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Board of Police Commissioners: Hearings and Police Academy Rejection Appeals
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Board of Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes
Board of Police Commissioners Newsletters
Board of Police Commissioners Policy Directives
Office of the Chief Investigator (Police Complaints)
Police Commissioners Annual Reports