Author Archives: Willie Burton

About Willie Burton

Willie Burton is the Police Commissioner for Detroit's Fifth District. He answers to the people in his district. He is an experienced, committed, and compassionate leader who is dedicated to serving his community.

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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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  

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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 Steve Neavling 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 … Continue reading

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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 George Hunter Detroit News For years Detroit residents have expressed their concerns pertaining to slow response … Continue reading

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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. … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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: … Continue reading

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2018 Human Resources Business Summit

Click here to download and print a flyer! Eventbrite link here.

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Human Resources Business Summit

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