Martin Jones, the vice chair of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, has been found dead.

The Board of Police Commissioners in Detroit gave up oversight of towing and how Detroit police handles towing companies.

DETROIT Elected officials from the federal, state and local level sent a letter Wednesday to Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Police Chief James Craig and the Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) calling for an independent investigation into use of force by Detroit police against protesters. The letter was signed by U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Michigan Sen. Stephanie Chang, Detroit City Council President Pro Temp Mary Sheffield (District 5) and City Councilor Raquel Castaeda-Lpez (District 6). In addition to a duty to intervene when other officers are using excessive force, officers cannot use chokeholds or fire a weapon from moving vehicles. A lawsuit was filed by Detroit Will Breathe and 14 individuals, seeking a temporary restraining order enjoining the city of Detroit and the Detroit Police Department from using certain tactics. They alleged that police responded to protests with excessive force and violated their first and fourth amendment rights.

The OIG's investigation revealed the 2016 BOPC abused its authority by delegating its Charter-mandated authority to the Board Secretary. (WDIV)DETROIT - On Nov. 15, the Office of Inspector General received a complaint concerning hiring irregularities with the Board of Police Commissioners. It completed and submitted a draft report on July 9 to all affected parties pursuant to Section 7.5-311 of the 2012 Charter. The OIG's investigation revealed the 2016 BOPC abused its authority by delegating its Charter-mandated authority to the Board Secretary, which resulted in subsequent violations of the Michigan Open Meetings Act. As an oversight agency of the Detroit Police Department (DPD), the BOPC has the authority to impose disciplinary actions to DPD officers.