Local Officials: Residents Trust Police More Where There Are Policies to Improve Relations

May 22, 2025

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Across Michigan, local officials are reporting stronger police-community relations following the implementation of two key policies: community policing and de-escalation training. These practices have helped boost public trust in law enforcement, with some communities reporting trust levels as high as 95%, according to the latest Michigan Public Policy Survey. Learn more about these findings and their implications for police reform in this report from the Ford School.

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