Detroit Police Board Considers Eliminating Virtual Public Comment Options
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners is considering a proposal to eliminate virtual and phone public comment options for its meetings, which would restrict public input to in-person attendance only. A vote on the motion is scheduled for the board's…
Detroit, MI, September 1, 2026 — The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners is currently deliberating a proposal that could significantly alter how the public can provide input during its meetings. The motion under consideration seeks to eliminate virtual and phone options for public comment, effectively limiting public participation to those who can attend in person.
If approved, the change would mean residents would no longer be able to submit comments or speak remotely via video conferencing or telephone calls during board sessions. This would shift the sole avenue for public comment to in-person attendance at the board’s official meetings.
The specifics regarding the reasons behind the proposed change were not detailed in the information available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
A formal vote on this proposal is anticipated at the board’s upcoming meeting. The outcome of this vote will determine whether the virtual and phone public comment channels remain available to Detroit residents or are discontinued.
Story summarized from the original created by Bre’Anna Tinsley on wdet.org, see more information here.
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