ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Leading Detroit's Public Safety Renaissance Through Technology and Community Partnership
In this episode, we sit down with Deputy Chief Tiffany R. Stewart of the Detroit Police Department to discuss how her leadership is contributing to Detroit's remarkable 10-year turnaround through innovative public safety strategies and community-centered policing. As a lifelong Detroiter who initially aspired to federal law enforcement but found her calling serving her hometown, Tiffany brings a unique perspective on how technology, community partnerships, and cross-agency collaboration are transforming public safety and reducing crime rates across the city.
Tiffany shares how Detroit's approach to managing large-scale events like the Grand Prix involves extensive planning, resource pooling, and coordination between various city departments and law enforcement agencies, building on the city's long history of hosting major events including the Super Bowl in 2006. Her work demonstrates how the department has "embraced technology" through initiatives like the real-time crime center and strengthened "community partnerships with the residents of the city" to create comprehensive safety solutions that extend far beyond traditional policing.
Beyond operational strategies, Tiffany reveals her deep optimism about Detroit's trajectory under Mayor Mike Duggan's leadership, pointing to symbols of revitalization like the restored train station as evidence that "Detroit is the Phoenix rising." Her approach to managing everything from unofficial after-parties to block parties during major events showcases the department's proactive, community-oriented philosophy. As someone who has witnessed Detroit's transformation firsthand, she believes this revitalization is sustainable and will continue to flourish beyond the current administration.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- How Detroit's real-time crime center and technology adoption are enhancing public safety outcomes
- The comprehensive planning and cross-agency coordination behind major events like the Grand Prix
- Why community partnerships with residents are essential to Detroit's public safety strategy
- How Detroit's experience hosting events like the Super Bowl in 2006 laid groundwork for current success
- Tiffany's journey from federal law enforcement aspirations to thriving as a Detroit Police leader
- The proactive approach to managing unofficial parties and community events during major gatherings
- Why lifelong Detroiters like Tiffany believe the city's revitalization momentum is sustainable and will continue growing
Learn how innovative public safety strategies and community partnerships are securing Detroit's transformation for the future. Tune in now!
RESOURCES
- Detroit Police Department
- Detroit Real-Time Crime Center
