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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  There are over a dozen troopers in Flint and 10 in Saginaw.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Dancing event benefits Teddy Bear Patrol.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Burton police are trying an innovative method of patrolling the city in an effort to reduce crime.  It’s called Problem-Oriented Policing and the police chief says the new style of fighting crime is the wave of the future.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  With St. Patrick's Day and the NCAA Tournament approaching, increased patrols are on their way.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  GOP seeks to smooth roughest cuts, avert government shutdown later this month

Friday, December 21, 2012  While schools in Birch Run and Saginaw Township cancelled classes Friday amidst potential threats of violence, Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel says his department is ramping up patrols at other area schools.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation renewed a grant of more than $742,000 for the 21st century Community Policing Program.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Feds name 4 suspects in border agent's death linked to Operation Fast and Furious

Friday, April 13, 2012  The two-hour demonstration came just days after two men were killed during separate confrontations with police.

Friday, April 06, 2012  On Friday, Camel and Parishioners on Patrol invited boys and girls from across the city to spend the night at the YMCA of Saginaw. They'll have the run of the place from the pool to the teen lounge. Speakers will encourage them to confront violence and become agents of positive change.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Alan Hutson, Jr. was shot to death Sunday across his house on Randolph Street.  The 20-year-old ITT Tech student is the latest homicide victim in Saginaw.  His family spoke with NBC25 at Wednesday's prayer vigil.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Alan Hutson, Jr. is the latest shooting victim in Saginaw. He was killed Sunday, and his grandmother is asking police to find his shooter.  Hutson's mentor and pastor, Rev. Larry Camel, says that's not enough to stop the vicious cycle of violence. Camel announced a new partnership between his group, Parishioners on Patrol, and Crime Stoppers.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Brown is pursuing state and federal funding for public safety. Governor Rick Snyder's public safety proposal includes a 16 percent increase in the state police budget, and Flint has already seen an increase in state police patrols, since Snyder took office.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  The U.S. Border Patrol is moving to halt a revolving-door policy of sending migrants back to Mexico without any punishment.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  This weekend will be a busy time for law enforcement as they prepare to crack down on drunk driving on New Years Eve.