History
The Detroit Police Department was established in 1865 to serve the city's growing population and covers the city with 5 districts and two precincts. In 1921, the Detroit Police Department became the first police department in the country to utilize two way radios in their cars. A historical marker at Belle Isle Park describes the new advancement in technology.
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