Attendees at the March Neighborhood Safety Meeting learned how to file a complaint with the Detroit Police Department both about suspicious activity, and about objectionable behavior on the part of the police. 8th Precinct Detective Unit Sargent Marcellus Bell provided information on how to report a crime. For life threatening situations, health emergencies, and to…
On July 16, more than 60 residents from all over Detroit gathered at the GRDC offices for the Citizens Radio Patrol Recruitment Workshop. Hosted by GRDC’s Karen Johnson Moore and Kiana Miller, the workshop encouraged new and veteran citizens radio patrol groups throughout the city. Community Security Coordinator with the 6th and 8th Precincts Myra…
Bryan Ferguson is passionate about the safety and security of Northwest Detroit. As the president of an adjacent neighborhood association – the Schoolcraft Improvement Association (SIA), he works diligently to keep his community safe and vibrant. Bryan’s commitment expands to neighboring communities, like the Grandmont Rosedale neighborhoods. Bryan is an active member of our GRDC…
Pictured: Muhsin Muhammad, Mary Muhammad, Renee Ferguson, Investigator Brian Fountain, Clarenda Webb, Bryan Ferguson In response to concerns about carjacking in Detroit, Detroit Police Department (DPD) Investigator Brian Fountain, US Attorney Jeanine Brunson, and DPD Sergeant Vernal Newson gave a very insightful carjacking prevention presentation at the February Neighborhood Safety Meeting. More than 100 community…
Few cities in the United States have been as battered by the legacy of racism as Detroit. The Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion is diving deep into that history and creating a blueprint for a more equitable future –and they want to hear from Grandmont Rosedale residents. Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation is partnering with…
October is Bullying Prevention Month! The Crime Prevention Task Force will be hosting a Bullying Prevention Workshop on Saturday, October 19th from 2-5pm for high schoolers (13-18 years of age) at the GRDC main office 19800 Grand River, near Evergreen. According to www.DoSomeThing.org about 160,000 teens skip school each year because of bullying and more…
Submitted by Elizabeth Wroughton On Friday, March 22rd, members of the Grandmont Rosedale Crime Prevention Task Force delivered a beautiful buffet for the 9-1-1 Call-center dispatchers. As the volunteers were arranging the donated food in a break room area of the Call-center, the employees slowly began to trickle in. They were truly surprised and touched by…