Detroit Police Department
Law enforcement agency in Detroit, Michigan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Detroit Police Department (DPD) is a municipal police force based in and responsible for the U.S. city of Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1865, it has nearly 2,500 officers, making it the largest law enforcement organization in Michigan.
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Abbreviation | DPD |
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Formed | 1865; 159 years ago (1865) |
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Operations jurisdiction | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
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Operational structure | |
Headquarters | Detroit Public Safety Headquarters |
Officers | 2,450 |
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Precincts | 12
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Website | |
www.detroitmi.gov/Police |
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