Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan named interim Detroit police chief Todd Bettison as his top pick for the city's permanent chief of police.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan recommended his police chief choice to the City Council a week after three finalists were forwarded to him.

Mayor Mike Duggan selected current interim police chief Todd Bettison as his pick for the next chief of the Detroit Police Department.

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison and Mayor Mike Duggan shake hands at the 2024 Crime Stats Press Conference on Jan. 3, 2025. Todd Bettison has been selected by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan to be the city’s next police chief. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan spoke on Monday, recommending Todd Bettison be named the permanent Detroit police chief after being the interim chief for a few months. d

Mayor Mike Duggan kicked off applications for the Grow Detroit's Young Talent program, which is starting its second decade since launching in 2015.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan named his preferred candidate for the city's next police chief. While it is city council that makes the final decision, Bettison has already served in the position as interim chief for months.