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THE BELLEVILLE Westland police win 4th national accreditation
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Vol. 135, No. 22 The Westland Police ” and the Police Executive
Volunteers helped cook Department received national This is an achievement that every Research Forum.
and serve more than 90 BBQ accreditation for the fourth con- The purpose of the commis-
meals to Sumpter Township secutive year last month from employee of the Westland Police Department sion is to develop standards
first responders and their the Commission on should be extremely proud of. based on international best
families earlier this month. Accreditation for Law practices in public safety, and to
See page 4. Enforcement Agencies, Inc. establish and administer the
(CALEA). accreditation process. The
The Westland department quet, where agencies are for- accomplishment by our CALEA accreditation process is how a
THE CANTON was first accredited in 2016. mally awarded, was cancelled accreditation team members, it public safety agency voluntarily
EAGLE Following a multi-year self- this year. Agencies did, however, has been an ongoing organiza- demonstrates how it meets pro-
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Vol. 73, No. 22 assessment phase and a meticu- go before the commissioners in tional commitment for law fessionally recognized criteria
lous site-based assessment of an online webinar format. The enforcement excellence. This is for excellence in management
The Canton Dog Park community engagement, policy, CALEA Commission voted to an achievement that every and service delivery, according
reopened this week to allow procedures, equipment and approve reaccreditation of the employee of the Westland Police to a statement from the organi-
members and their four- facilities by CALEA assessors, Westland Police Department on Department should be extreme- zation.
legged friends to enjoy the Westland Police Chief Jeff March 21. CALEA President ly proud of,” said Jedrusik “This award of accreditation
weather. Members are also Jedrusik and his Accreditation Anthony Purcell and Executive In 1979, the commission was does not come easy,” said
asked to act responsibly and Team were reviewed by the Director W. Craig Hartley, Jr. will created through the combined CALEA President Anthony
to adhere to the accepted CALEA 21-member board of formally award the Westland efforts of four major law Purcell, chief of police,
guidelines when visiting the commissioners which reviews Police Department with accred- enforcement organizations; the University of Alabama at
dog park. all findings and determines the itation, signifying excellence in International Association of Birmingham Police
See page 2. agency accreditation status. public safety and commitment Chiefs of Police, National Department. “Agencies must go
Due to the COVID-19 pan- to community. Organization of Black Law through a rigorous review and
demic, the usual CALEA “Achieving our fourth nation- Enforcement Executives,
THE INKSTER Conference hearings and ban- al accreditation is not just an National Sheriffs' Association See Police, page 6
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR
Vol. 73, No. 22 Special salute
Two men arrested follow-
ing a police chase and gun-
fire in Romulus are facing Plymouth celebrates
felony charges in the armed
robbery of a 23-year-old veterans with parade
Inkster man.
See page 3.
Plymouth offered a moving tribute to vet-
erans Monday with a speaker and then an
THE NORTHVILLE all-vehicle parade through the community.
EAGLE Residents respected social distancing
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while honoring those who have served in
Vol. 20, No. 22 military and those who paid the ultimate
price for freedom. Photos by Dave Willett
The Northville Art House
will present more than $350
in prizes during the virtual
2020 Chalk Festival open to
artists of all ages until 4 p.m.
June 19.
See page 5.

THE PLYMOUTH
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Vol. 20, No. 22
Renown Plymouth artist
Tony Roko is offering a rare,
limited-edition print of one
of his latest works to benefit
nurses at the Henry Ford
Health System.
See page 2.
Wayne, Inkster awarded grants to upgrade security

THE ROMULUS
ROMAN Both the City of Inkster and ” the issues highlighted in the
ROMAN
Vol. 135, No. 22 the City of Wayne were among 14 assessment and move towards a
municipalities receiving grants Municipalities can participate in the FDCVT much more sustainable and
Staff members at the through Financially Distressed updated information technology
Romulus Animal Shelter got Cities, Villages and Townships Grant Program if they are experiencing one or more environment, Rhaesa said.The
a surprise earlier this month (FDCVT) Grant Program. conditions indicative of probable financial stress. application identified key tech-
when 9-year-old Dylan Michigan State Treasurer nology investments saving the
Lowrey arrived with a pick- Rachael Eubanks explained that city more than 6,000 staff hours
up truck full of pet supplies. the cities facing unique financial Michigan Legislature appropri- this grant provides an opportuni- or $300,000 annually by digitizing
See page 3. challenges were eligible for the ated $2.5 million for the program, ty to deliver better service at the hardcopy records and making
grant funding totaling $2.7 mil- with a $200,000 carryover from municipal level to our residents, them digitally accessible, he
lion. the previous fiscal year. The and it will streamline many of added.
THE WAYNE Municipalities can participate FDCVT Grant Program has a $2 the outdated processes that cur- The grant funds will modern-
EAGLE in the FDCVT Grant Program if million cap per municipality and rently exist, creating more effi- ize the city firewall, telecommu-
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Vol. 73, No. 22 they are experiencing one or grants are awarded based on ciencies for the employees.” nications system, fiber, network
more conditions indicative of
applications submitted by the
Wayne City Council members
switches, camera systems and
Wayne firefighters have “probable financial stress” as municipality. unanimously approved a bid key business applications includ-
been hit hard by the COVID- defined in state law. The grants The City of Inkster was award- from the Plante Moran Public ing building permit software,
19 pandemic, and a group of fund specific projects, services ed $145,218 for public safety Sector Technology and time and attendance software,
local citizens recently or strategies, including infra- enhancement through the instal- Operations Consulting Division security access controls, and pro-
showed their support for the structure and public safety lation of surveillance cameras to provide a department-wide vide Microsoft 365 application
department. enhancements, that move a city, while the City of Wayne received information technology and suite to all city staff members.
See page 3. village or township toward finan- $296,756 for public service cybersecurity assessment in The City also received a $5000
cial stability, Eubanks explained. enhancement through upgrades February, 2019. The cost of the reimbursement check from the
THE WESTLAND “I am pleased to announce of the technology infrastructure, assessment was $19,800 for the Michigan Municipal Risk
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EAGLE that this year's grant awards will much of which, officials said, is information technology report Management Agency to cover 50

Vol. 73, No. 22 help fund infrastructure and 10 years old. and another $10,000 for the percent of the $10,000 spent on
cybersecurity assessment. The
“I am incredibly excited
public safety projects in
the cybersecurity portion of the
Applications for a license Michigan communities,” she about this grant announcement assessment was completed in assessment.
to open a marijuana busi- said. “These dollars will enhance as this has been one of my priori- September of 2019 and identified “I want to thank the State of
ness in the City of Westland those critical services that resi- ties since becoming a Wayne city significant risk exposure associ- Michigan and the Michigan
will be available next week, dents depend on every day and councilmember and now serving ated with obsolete, technology Department of Treasury
despite concerns addressed even more so during times of cri- as mayor,” John Rhaesa. “As the infrastructure. The grant funding Revenue Sharing and Grants
by some residents. sis like these.” use of technology continues to provides the city with an oppor-
See page 6. For fiscal year 2020, the expand in our everyday lives, tunity to mitigate a majority of See Grants, page 3

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