Free Summit on Technology Topics for Small Business

Detroit Police Commissioner (Dist. 5) Willie Burton cordially invites you to a free summit on Technology Topics for Small Business

Thursday, December 5th 2019
4:30-5:00 Networking Reception

with food and refreshments
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Program

Michigan State University Detroit Center.
3408 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI  48201

Registration Link

Free summit on Technology Topics for Small Business

Free summit on Technology Topics for Small Business

 

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Electronic Surveillance Policy Conference

How much is too much?

Wednesday June 26th 6-8 PM
Red Door Art Gallery
7500 Oakland St., Detroit, MI 48211

Panelists:

  • Charles Williams (NAN)
  • Eric Williams (ACLU)
  • Willie Burton (Board of Police Commissioners)
  • Darryl Brown (Board of Police Commissioners)
  • Dan DiBardino (Crime-stoppers)

Moderated by Tom Choske

Note: The Board of Police Commissioners is rushing through a vote on traffic camera and facial recognition technology policy on Thursday at 3:00 PM (Public Safety HQ).

 

 

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May 16th Small Business Summit

Thursday, May 16th 2019
4:30-5:00 PM VIP Reception with Hotel Tours
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Networking and Presentation
Register by Eventbrite

 

May 16 Small Business Summit

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Commissioner Burton: James Craig Needs to Resign as Deputy Mayor

Detroit police commissioner: Chief Craig must resign as deputy mayor and focus on crime  Metro Times

For years, Detroit residents have expressed their concerns pertaining to slow response times by the Detroit police, …We often hear Detroiters shouting that there are two Detroits, and now the statistics compiled and presented by (the stories) support this characterization.

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Duggan-influenced commission prevents federal probe of Chief Craig

 Metro Times

We don’t need a rubber-stamp board, Our citizens are hurting and deserve adequate police services and response times.

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Commissioner Burton Questions Response Time Claims

Commissioner Burton in’t taking response time statistics for granted.  He has been making news highlighting inconsistencies and inequities.

Police commissioner wants answers on response times 

For years Detroit residents have expressed their concerns pertaining to slow response times by the Detroit Police. We often hear Detroiters shouting that there are two Detroits, and now the statistics compiled and presented by (the article) support this characterization,

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Detroit Police Commissioner Wants Chief To Explain ‘Two Tiers Of Response Times’ Charlie LeDuff Deadline Detroit

We often hear Detroiters shouting that there are two Detroits, and now the statistics compiled and presented by [the article] support this characterization. Specifically, [it shows] that there are two tiers of response times: Detroit Police respond more slowly to calls from communities with a per capita income of $17,000 or less; while they respond much more quickly to calls from Downtown and Midtown. . . .Response times can make the difference between life and death.

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Family of Police Brutality Victim Interviewed

On Sunday January 6th. Commissioner Willie Burton and DRACO founder Scotty Boman filled in for Robert Ficano on 910 AM Superstation.  They were joined by Special guest Greg Dunmore. Dunmore is multimedia journalist and executive producer of Pulse Beat Media.

During the last half hour Shantell & Kwajalyn Bradley spoke about the treatment of their cousin Lakeisha Williams who was beaten by DPD Corporal Dwayne Jones at Detroit receiving hospital. They also expressed their feelings about the accountability of Corporal Jones.

The entire program is here:

 

From left: Scotty Boman, Shantell Bradley, Willie Burton, Kwajalyn Bradley & Greg Dunmore.

From left: Scotty Boman, Shantell Bradley, Willie Burton, Kwajalyn Bradley & Greg Dunmore.

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Willie Burton Speaks Out On Excessive Force & Mental Health

Today Police Commissioner (Detoit District 5) Willie E. Burton, National Action Network (Michigan Chapter) President Rev. Charles Williams, and Detroit Residents Advancing Civilian Oversight Founder Scotty Boman held a Press Conference with WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit (Jason Colthorp) and FOX 2 Detroit (Amy Lang).

These stories aired between 5PM and 7PM December 18th:

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/community-leaders-angry-over-decision-to-reinstate-detroit-police-corporal-accused-of-punching-woman

http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/local-news/detroit-police-officer-prepares-for-trial-for-punching-naked-woman-at-detroit-receiving-hospital

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Family Fun Skating Party!

Treasure The Moment
Willie Burton & Herman Davis
Present
A Family Fun Skating Party
With A Live DJ
At
Northland Roller Rink
22311 West 8 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219

Wednesday, December 26, 2018
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Admission: $7.00 per person
Skate Rental: $3.00

For tickets & more information contact:

Lori (313) 492-6774

Ophelia (313) 683-5573

Herman (313) 354-6708

Download and print JPG flyer here.

Download and print PDF flyer here.

Full Sized Skating Party Flyer Image

Full Sized Skating Party Flyer Image

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2018 Human Resources Business Summit

Click here to download and print a flyer!

Eventbrite link here.

2018 Human Resource Business Summit

2018 Human Resource Business Summit

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Human Resources Business Summit

Human Resources Business Summit

Human Resources Business Summit

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