The focus is on developing strategies and action plans to tackle the root causes of the violence.

A Washtenaw County corrections officer was taken to the hospital after being attacked in the medical unit of the county’s jail Wednesday afternoon.

With the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, many hope it is the beginning of change.

PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – On Monday, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office announced it is now vaccinating incarcerated individuals at Washtenaw County Jail against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Due to their close quarters, those within the jail are susceptible to outbreaks and have the potential to become “community spreaders”, officials said. In a statement, Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton highlighted steps WCSO and its partners have taken during the pandemic to reduce the risk of spreading the virus within the jail. Those entering the jail can receive the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. WCSO also has an online tracking COVID-19 data within Washtenaw County Jail.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office announced that it has forgiven $509,888 of outstanding debt incurred by 31,614 individuals while at Washtenaw County Jail. The decision, made by Sheriff Jerry Clayton and supported by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, affects community members incarcerated between January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2020. “Our decision to eliminate this debt reflects our understanding of the stress and financial burden of incarceration,” said Clayton through a release. AdThe sum of $509,888 was identified after a review of the jail debt owed since 2013. In 2019, it increased the amount of money an indigent incarcerated individual was allowed from $3 per week to $5 per week and expanded what items that money could buy.

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A gunman was found dead inside a Superior Township home Wednesday night hours after a Washtenaw County deputy was shot Superior Township, putting an end to a nine-hour standoff. Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton could not confirm how the man died. The gunman was identified by a member of the condo board of directors as Nathan Hardenburg. A man said he and his son were handling lawn care when they encountered the shooter. The man, like other residents, was forced to stay inside for hours.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. A policing compliance commission and police reform discussions were among numerous changes announced Wednesday morning by the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office. At the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office, we recognize that success comes from a desire to be better every day. We are committed to being better every day, said Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton in a video. The topic areas include building trust, policy and oversight, community policing and crime reduction, training and officer wellness. WCSO Hiring CommitteeTo better its organization, WCSO is adding community members to the selection processes for hiring new employees.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office revealed how it plans to enforce Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s new orderWhitmer issued an executive order Friday that reiterates Michigan residents are required to wear face coverings whenever they are at an indoor public space. Any business that is open to the public must refuse entry or service to people who won’t wear a face covering, with limited exceptions. Washtenaw County enforcementOn Tuesday, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office laid out its plan for enforcing the new mask rules. RELATED: How Wayne County Sheriff’s Office plans to enforce new mask rules“Our goal will be to gain compliance through education, offer a mask if available and, in rare circumstances, cite if absolutely necessary,” Clayton said.

ANN ARBOR Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton has been elected as a founding member of a new nationwide organization and think tank that aims to steer policy in the criminal justice field. According to its mission statement:The Council on Criminal Justice advances understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation and builds consensus for solutions that enhance safety and justice for all. We believe a fair and effective criminal justice system is essential to democracy and a core measure of our nations well-being. The Councils advisory Board of Trustees is co-chaired by Mark Holden of Koch Industries and former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates. Jerry BrownFormer Philadelphia Mayor Michael NutterVan Jones of CNNSheriff Clayton was nominated by Trustees and Directors and elected by the Councils Board of Directors.

YPSILANTI, Mich. The Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office Community Advisory Board for Law Enforcement is requesting public input relating to a May incident in the Apple Ridge neighborhood of Ypsilanti. On May 26, ShaTeina Grady El and her husband Daniyal Grady El were arrested by Washtenaw County Sheriffs deputies after allegedly refusing to leave the scene of a shooting. In a YouTube video, CABLE chair Justin Hodge asked community members to share their thoughts and opinions on the incident, which will be relayed to the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office. CABLE was created to liaise between the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office and the public. Members of the advisory board gather information on issues regarding the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office, review policies or procedures and make recommendations on incidents.

- Meredith (@meredith_A4)Whats been happening: The Ann Arbor District Library will open in phases starting June 15. (A4) Although its been open since May, the Ann Arbor Farmers Market now allows on-site shopping with restrictions. (A4) Ann Arbor City Council voted to put off a water rate hike until 2021 due to the health crisis. (A4) The first Fisher House in Michigan opened in Ann Arbor this week to serve families and caregivers of veterans hospitalized at VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Either way, youll want to look at this epic fort an Ann Arbor family of artists built in their basement.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. A peaceful protest was held in Washtenaw County after video surfaced showing a sheriffs deputy punching a woman three times at a shooting scene. The original video, was filmed by a bystander and went viral on social media -- which prompted protests in the county. Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton said before punches were thrown the woman in the case bit the deputy and threatened to bite another one. READ: Washtenaw County Sheriff: Body cam footage from deputy shows woman bit officerIm physically and mentally broken from this assault, but my heart is full, Shatina Grady El said as she addressed supporters on Friday. The incident happened after police were called to a shooting scene in Ypsilanti and found a woman had been shot.

DETROIT More parts of Michigan will reopen in the upcoming days as the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to slow, the states top health official said. There are 15 specific coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms listed in the governments new tool designed to let Michigan residents check themselves for early signs of the virus. Gretchen Whitmer has been called to testify before a U.S. House subcommittee about her states response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce will hold a remote hearing on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. via Cisco Webex. The hearing is titled, On the Front Lines: How Governors are Battling the COVID-19 Pandemic.Read MoreThursday, May 28, 2020 -- Saturday, May 30, 2020

Footage from the deputy in questions body cam reveals ShaTeina Grady El bit the officer during the altercation. According to Sheriff Clayton, Grady El bit the deputy first and he responded by punching her. According to the body cam footage, an officer tended to a gunshot victim who was sitting in her car. Sheriff Clayton would not comment on whether punching is an appropriate use of force against a suspect or if it is part of training. The body cam footage was released after days of protests outside the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office and on Washtenaw Avenue near US-23 where hundreds of protesters gathered to demand answers for excessive force used by the sheriffs deputy.

DETROIT A black woman who was seen on video being punched by a Michigan sheriff's deputy bit the officer before she was struck, the sheriff said Friday. Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton played video and audio from the confrontation with ShaTeina Grady El, which occurred Tuesday night while deputies were investigating a shooting in Ypsilanti Township. The body cam doesn't show the deputy striking Grady El because they were so close together, the sheriff said. Hundreds of people have protested at the sheriff's office this week in response to the phone video of Grady El being hit. Grady El has two unrelated cases pending in Wayne County, including a charge of resisting police in Canton Township.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton spoke to Local 4 regarding a viral video that has prompted outrage. Clayton says as an African American and the sheriff of Washtenaw County it was disheartening to watch the video of one of his deputies repeatedly punching a woman while trying to make an arrest. READ: Investigation underway after video goes viral showing Washtenaw County deputy striking woman during arrestObviously, its an unfortunate situation. The images themselves are disturbing to me, said Sheriff Clayton. We have spent over a decade working and culturing the organization and partnering with the community and co-producing public safety, recalled Sheriff Clayton.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton launched an immediate investigation and called the images disturbing. (A4) Ann Arbors deer cull is off this year. (A4) Arbor Brewing Companys original brewhouse is relocating after 25 years in downtown Ann Arbor. (A4)Good to know: The Taste of Ann Arbor is happening now through Sunday -- but not in the traditional sense. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.

YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. The Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office will release new video and information after a deputy was filmed repeatedly punching a black woman during an arrest in Ypsilanti Township. Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton will offer an update on the investigation on Friday afternoon a 1 p.m. -- you can watch it live in the video player above. What happenedOn the evening of Memorial Day, a video of a women being punched by a Washtenaw County Sheriffs deputy went viral on social media. Investigation launchedSeveral staff members at the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office have been placed on administrative leave while an investigation is underway. Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton spoke to Local 4 regarding a viral video that has prompted outrage.

ANN ARBOR Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) reacted on Wednesday to a video of a Washtenaw County sheriffs deputy punching a black woman several times while performing an arrest in Ypsilanti Township. The Washtenaw community is hurting, Dingell said in a statement. But no matter the outcome, this incident is a very serious setback for this community, Dingell continued. An investigation has been launched and several Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office staff members have been placed on administrative leave. Meanwhile, protesters blocked traffic at the intersection of Washtenaw Avenue and Carpenter Road in Pittsfield Township and gathered outside the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office for a second consecutive day on Thursday.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton said several officers involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave, including the one seen on the video punching the woman, and an internal investigation is underway. There is absolutely no doubt, and no argument from me, that the images in the video are disturbing, Clayton said. The sheriffs department was called to scene on reports 30 people were arguing and shots had been fired. In his statement, Clayton said his office is investigating the use of force against the Grady Els and their arrests. He says the sheriffs department is committed to sharing all the facts in the case with the public as it becomes available.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. - Washtenaw County Sheriff, Jerry Clayton; Mark Gonzalez, district attorney of Nueces County, Texas; and Miriam Aroni Krinsky, a former federal prosecutor and executive director of Fair and Just Prosecution penned an op-ed in The Hill explaining why they signed onto a recent amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court defending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. When immigrant communities cannot trust law enforcement such as when they believe that contacting police or cooperating with prosecutors could lead to deportation for themselves or others the system breaks down and the entire community suffers. One recent study found that individuals living in communities of recent immigrants are less likely to report violent crime. In particular, in neighborhoods where 65 percent of residents are immigrants, there is only a 5 percent chance that a victim will report a violent crime, compared with a 48 percent chance in a neighborhood where only 10 percent of residents are born outside the United States," a section in the op-ed reads. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Flags planted by Concordia University students line the Geddes Road roundabout on Sept. 11, 2019. Here in Ann Arbor, students at Concordia University planted hundreds of flags at the busy roundabout on Geddes Road in an effort to encourage motorists to remember the events of 9/11. (A4) Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra announced the date for its anticipated annual Star Wars concert, and tickets are going fast. (A4) Finally, learn how Ann Arbor Distilling Co. crafts its seasonal gins at a special Taste & Tell on Sept. 18. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.

Danielle Stislicki's mother, best friend testify at hearing in murder caseThe first day of a preliminary exam for Floyd Galloway, the man charged in the murder of Danielle Stislicki, took place Monday. Floyd Galloway Jr. has been behind bars since 2017 after he pleaded guilty to strangling and sexual assaulting a Livonia jogger a few months before Danielle Stislicki disappeared. A Metro Detroit man who is battling an illness is attempting to set a push-up challenge world record. Be informedImmigrant statusFollowing the mass shooting in Texas and ICE raids in Mississippi, a local sheriff wants to reassure immigrants who may be afraid. Tweets by Local4NewsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. - Following the mass shooting in Texas and ICE raids in Mississippi a local sheriff wants to reassure immigrants who may be afraid. Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton says his deputies will not ask immigrants about their status. Clayton wants people in trouble to feel safe calling police. But on a local level Robinson says the move by the Washtenaw County sheriff sends a strong message. "He wants to protect everybody in his community and make sure they are safe regardless of immigration status," Robinson said.

ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton has signed a letter penned to immigrant communities across the U.S. by the Law Enforcement Immigration Task Force. State and local law enforcement should target criminals, not contributing members of the community. Federal law enforcement should refocus its priorities toward catching serious criminals and security threats. Read the full letter below:Dear Immigrant Communities:As members of the Law Enforcement Immigration Task Force (LEITF), we want to assure you and communities across the country that local law enforcement serves to keep everyone safe. We cooperate with federal law enforcement to respond to threats in our communities when our safety is at stake.