State officials say a firewall aimed at thwarting hackers is to blame for a 911 outage in Massachusetts.

Candidates will be publically interviewed during a City Council special work session at 8 a.m. Tuesday in the Larcom City Hall Council chambers.

A Boston police veteran who was brutally beaten by fellow officers while chasing a suspect and fought against efforts to cover up his assault has been sworn in as commissioner of the police department.

Deputy Police Chief Aimee Metzer is stepping into the role of interim Chief of Police as chief Michael Cox returns to Boston as its newest police commissioner.

Ann Arbor Police Department’s top law enforcement official was named as the next police commissioner by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on Wednesday, July 13.

It’s been 40 years since an Ann Arbor infant disappeared with her father, who has recently been arrested in connection with her presumed death.

After nearly 40 years, there’s been an arrest in the disappearance and presumed death of a baby girl in Ann Arbor.

AAPD releases a statement pledging commitment to equitable policing one year after George Floyd's killing.

Gunshots were fired on Friday at Briarwood Mall on Ann Arbor's southside, authorities say.

At 3 p.m. on Wednesday, AAPD will give a free presentation and answer community questions about its 2021 new programs and initiatives.

- 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.

Cox's appointment was approved in July and he comes to Ann Arbor with 30 years of experience serving in the Boston Police Department. It's a bi-monthly event that encourages women and girls of all ages to skate together at Ann Arbor Skate Park. at these fun Oktoberfest celebrations in the Ann Arbor area. - Jessica Morschakov, owner of the Academy of Russian Classical Ballet in Ann Arbor and Wixom Have something to share? All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.

ANN ARBOR - With schools officially back in session, the quiet Ann Arbor summer experience is now in the rearview mirror. Next week, members of the Ann Arbor Police Department will be promoting driving, biking and walking safety in neighborhoods and around schools as part of the A2 Be Safe initiative. "Residents, students, parents, commuters and all who visit Ann Arbor must work together to help A2 Be Safe," City of Ann Arbor Police Chief Michael Cox said in a statement. Here are some safety tips the Ann Arbor Police Department recently published:Cross at marked crosswalks, and give motorists enough time to see you and stop. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.

Police and fire department officers, elected officials and Ann Arbor Public Schools staff pose in front of Dicken Elementary to celebrate Safety Town's 40th anniversary in Ann Arbor on July 30, 2019. One of the highlights of summer in Ann Arbor is the longstanding tradition of Safety Town. To mark the anniversary, participants were greeted at Tuesday's session by police and fire officials; Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent Swift; Mayor Christopher Taylor; Ann Arbor's new police chief, Michael Cox and more. - Meredith (@meredith_A4)What's been happening: Ann Arbor Pride kicks off celebrations Saturday. (A4) A man has been charged in the February murder of 71-year-old Ann Arbor man Richard Fortune at his home on Lillian Road.

I hope you had a fun Fourth of July in Ann Arbor. - Meredith (@meredith_A4)What's been happening: Ann Arbor is about to get a new police chief. (A4)Fun to know: The 60th annual Ann Arbor Art Fair is around the corner. Here are 10 shops in the Ann Arbor area serving up delicious cold treats. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.