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Detroit Board of Police Commissioners meets amid facial recognition debate
Read full article: Detroit Board of Police Commissioners meets amid facial recognition debateDETROIT - Facial recognition technology is such a controversial topic it landed a Detroit police commissioner in handcuffs during a meeting last week. Commissioner Willie Burton was arrested as Detroit police pushed to expand the use of facial recognition technology in the city. Detroit police Chief James Craig strongly supports facial recognition technology, but many in the community have voiced their opposition. Last week, the commissioners' meeting erupted in chaos when Burton kept pushing more discussion about the technology. Duggan chimed in, as well, insisting the Detroit Police Department does not and will not use facial recognition technology to track or follow people in the city.
Detroit center builds brighter future for autistic youth
Read full article: Detroit center builds brighter future for autistic youthDETROIT About 1 in 68 children are identified with autism spectrum disorder, a disorder that is seen across all races and genders. "Things that were previously diagnosed as maybe just global mental retardation are now being diagnosed as autism," said Madeline Budzen, behavior analyst at Special Education and Behavioral Connections. Special Education and Behavioral Connections opened its Detroit office in March thanks to Rev. "They learn in a different way, and this is why I feel this is so important for Detroit." Opening a door to families in need, Special Education and Behavioral Connections is building a brighter future for autistic youth in the heart of Detroit.