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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.

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.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Reinforcements are coming to the Flint Police Department.  Michigan State Police is partnering with the Flint Police detective bureau to form a major crimes task force.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Flint Emergency Financial Manager Mike Brown and public safety leaders unveiled their plan Friday to revamp public safety in Flint. It includes re-opening the city lockup by July and integrating more state police in the Flint police department to help fight crime.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Flint's Emergency Manager Michael Brown and other public safety officials are holding a press conference to unveil the CIty of Flint's new Public Safety Plan on Friday at city hall.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Jones has 38 years of law enforcement experience, including stints as police chief of Sterling Heights and Ann Arbor.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  More money for more troopers, training, and cooperation

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  He is trying to renew a federal grant that currently covers the wages of approximately 39 officers

Thursday, February 02, 2012  It was a packed house at Freeman Elementary School on Flint's south side, where the public got to speak with Mike Brown for the first time since Governor Snyder put him in charge.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  As we head closer to 'Devils Night' fire fighters are working hard to make sure neighborhoods are on guard.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  Starting September 16th, City of Flint residents will see a 35% water and sewer rate increase.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  Mayor says there will be no public safety cuts under the proposed budget

Friday, March 26, 2010  Flint Public Safety Director Alvern Lock discussed rumors of low staffing levels.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009  Acting Flint Mayor Michael Brown talks about his interview on CNN's "State of the Union".