(WWJ) Being a cop in Michigan has become lot more dangerous in recent years, according to new numbers released by the state.
Michigan State Police records show more than 1,700 police officers statewide were assaulted on the job in 2022.
That’s the latest year that data was available, as numbers for last year won’t be released until later this year.
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WWJ’s Jonathan Carlson said this is all despite arrests and interactions being down, while law enforcement leaders point to an increase in hostility towards police and run ins with the mentally ill.
The report, meanwhile, comes just as the Detroit is touting a dramatic decrease in crime in the city.
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The chief says there’s “still work to do,” despite seeing the number of homicides across the city fall from 309 to 252 over the last year. One possible reason for a dramatic drop in crime in Detroit? White says officers are being paid more for what they do, allowing for better recruitment and retention.
Mayor Mike Duggan applauded the DPD’s approach to crime in 2023, which included raises for police officers, hiring and deploying more staff, and partnering with community groups across the city.
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