Detroit police Chief Todd Bettison addresses rising curfew violations amid teen violence concerns

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison addressed increased enforcement of minor curfew rules to address teen violence concerns during summer months. The department reported 103 curfew violations in April and 92 in May, with a spike of 180 violations during the Ford Fireworks event. Bettison emphasized connecting families with resources and support services, including parental responsibility courses and court-led interventions to address root causes of violations.