Candidates emerge to replace Schneider as U.S. attorney in Detroit
Detroit U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider announced Thursday that he has resigned as the top law enforcement official in southeast Michigan after leading a crackdown on public corruption and imposing federal oversight of the United Auto Workers.
The move coincided with the inauguration of President Joe Biden, who will nominate new U.S. Attorneys nationwide in coming months. Schneider will be replaced next month on an interim basis by veteran federal prosecutor Saima Mohsin,
who will become the first female, immigrant, Muslim U.S. attorney in American history.
A diverse field of current and former federal prosecutors has signaled interest in becoming the next U.S. attorney in Detroit. The group is emerging as Biden has signaled interest in fixing racial injustice at a time of heightened focus on disparities within the criminal justice system.
Local resources available for those suffering from mental health strain
COVID-19 leads to increases in mental health disorders
Local resources available for those suffering from mental health strain
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METRO DETROIT While the physical effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are readily visible, there are other issues that can fly below the radar and affect people in many unseen ways.
Mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety have been on the rise in the last year, according to experts, and the pandemic is largely responsible.
MaryJo Harris, the community organizer for CARE of Southeast Michigan, said she has seen the far-reaching effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on people.
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Detroit police get help for suspects in mental distress through new pilot program
By Ingrid Kelley and FOX 2 Staff
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DETROIT (FOX 2) - The Detroit Police Department has found itself doubling as unofficial mental health workers in many instances.
But now a pilot program teaming DPD with the Housing Department is efforting to address those suffering mental health issues. Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network will provide DPD officers, 911 dispatchers and homeless outreach workers support when they encounter citizens suffering from mental illness.
Detroit police pilot program to help address mental issues with suspects underway
It s a challenging situation that Detroit Police Chief James Craig says places his officers in unnecessary harm every day.