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.

County commissioners unanimously adopted the resolution which also calls on the Michigan legislature to provide additional funding for police training. Require officers to de-escalate situations before using force. Ban officers from shooting at moving vehicles. Require officers to be trained to identify and recognize those who have mental and physical disabilities. Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Legislature and Michigans Congressional delegation, as well as other law enforcement and elected officials.