Council approves donation for police drone program, updates fees and accepts grant-funded equipment Dearborn Heights council accepted a $100,000 donation for a police Axon drone program, approved an attorney fee retainer amendment, advanced an ordinance to raise infraction fines, and amended business license fees with renewals effective May 1; the mayor also announced a grant package including $1.8M for a ladder truck.

Dearborn Heights City Council just approved a $100,000 donation for a police drone program and made significant updates to business license fees—find out how these changes could impact your community!

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Dearborn Heights adopts CivicPlus notification platform after Code Red outage Council approved switching to CivicPlus for mass notification after the city's previous vendor (Code Red) was compromised; CivicPlus will be free through Aug. 31, 2026 and estimated at $12,500/year thereafter and provides text, email, voice, geofencing and multilingual capabilities.

Dearborn Heights is upgrading to a cutting-edge notification system that promises enhanced public safety and communication—free until 2026!

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Sue Kaminski calls for state police oversight amid local police staffing challenges Kaminski emphasizes the need for state police involvement due to limited local police resources.

As the Dearborn Heights community grapples with dwindling police resources, resident Sue Kaminski calls for state oversight to ensure safety for all, especially children.

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City Council addresses illegal fireworks and clarifies $10M grant rumors City Council discusses illegal fireworks enforcement and misinformation regarding a $10M grant approval.

Dearborn Heights City Council tackles illegal fireworks and clarifies rumors about a $10 million grant, sparking community discussions on safety and blight management.

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City reports $2M payroll increase for police and fire retirement system City's police and fire retirement liabilities rise due to significant overtime pay increases

Dearborn Heights faces a staggering $2 million jump in police and fire retirement payroll, driven by skyrocketing overtime pay that could reshape the city's financial future.

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Dearborn Heights City Council honors fallen officer Jason Makowski during meeting Council pays tribute to fallen officer Jason Makowski as community addresses safety concerns.

The Dearborn Heights City Council honors fallen officer Jason Makowski while tackling urgent community concerns about public safety and police staffing.

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