Policing

Police Association Blasts East Lansing’s Plans for Study Committee

Government

Police Association Blasts East Lansing’s Plans for Study Committee

Alice Dreger May 21, 2020June 11, 2020

Representatives of the police unions say “the City Council shows an obvious disdain for our law enforcement officers” as talks continue on policing in East Lansing.

Citizen Petition Demands East Lansing Police Officer Stephenson Be Fired

General News | Government

Citizen Petition Demands East Lansing Police Officer Stephenson Be Fired

Alice Dreger May 16, 2020February 19, 2021

Following release of police body cam video, citizens and at least one Human Relations Commissioner are demanding more action by ELPD, the East Lansing City Manager, and City Council.

December Arrest Video Finally Released, As City Manager Seeks New ELPD Chief

Government

December Arrest Video Finally Released, As City Manager Seeks New ELPD Chief

Alice Dreger May 13, 2020February 19, 2021

New developments in the shake-up at ELPD: videos from December are released, and changes are in the works.

East Lansing Moves Toward Police Oversight Commission, But Many Steps Remain

Government

East Lansing Moves Toward Police Oversight Commission, But Many Steps Remain

Chris Gray May 13, 2020February 19, 2021

East Lansing’s City Council is taking steps toward the ultimate creation of a Police Oversight Commission. What are the sticking points?

Three Important East Lansing Meetings Next Week

Government | Schools

Three Important East Lansing Meetings Next Week

Alice Dreger May 8, 2020February 19, 2021

We tell you what we know so far about what will be discussed at City Council, School Board, and the DDA.