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Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The police department handed out awards Tuesday just as they prepare to layoff several officers. Not everyone who attended the ceremony was welcomed.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Brian Lipe takes over the Saginaw police department as layoffs loom.

Friday, May 03, 2013  12 police officers will be laid off according to City Manager Darnell Early.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Talks surrounding the legal battle between former Buena Vista Twp. police chief Brian Booker and the township board are far from over.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Flint police and city leaders hosted a panel discussion, inviting community members to hear how they plan to make the city safer.

Monday, January 28, 2013  President Barack Obama will meet with police chiefs from three communities that have experienced mass shootings, part of his administration's push to address gun violence.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The Flint Police Department is hiring, thanks to the police and fire protection millage voters passed earlier this month.  The city is looking to fill 10 to 12 officer positions as soon as possible.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  According to family members, two women and a baby who were killed in a Bad Axe fire on Wednesday, died of smoke inhalation.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  A 9-year-old boy is in critical condition after being dragged by a car early Wednesday morning.

Friday, September 07, 2012  A police chief in southeast Michigan has resigned after being told she received a no-confidence vote from officers and was placed on administrative leave.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  A power panel of local, state and federal law enforcement called the people of Flint to help police with crime-fighting efforts in the city.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Charlotte police say they're prepared to handle protests at Democratic National Convention

Monday, July 23, 2012  A vigil was held on Sunday to remember the victims from the deadly theater shooting.  The suspect, 24-year-old James Holmes, will make his first court appearance on Monday.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Police are putting kids and parents on alert after a middle-aged man reportedly tried to lure a young boy into his car in downtown Holly last week.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Detroit's police chief is calling a shooting that killed a woman just before her 25th birthday a tragic, unfathomable accident.