Todd Bettison, who will replace James E. White, had a distinguished 27-year career at the Detroit Police Department, retiring as 1st Assistant Chief of Police – the second highest ranking member of the department – before accepting the position of Deputy Mayor in 2021.

Oct 25, 2024 · Mayor Mike Duggan announced today he has named Todd Bettison as Interim Chief of Police of the Detroit Police Department. Bettison will replace James E. White, who served as the Chief of Police for the last three years and who will depart next month to become the new CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network.

Nov 10, 2024 · (CBS DETROIT) — After Sunday, James White will step down as Detroit police chief and Detroit Deputy Mayor and police veteran Todd Bettison will take over as interim police chief. This comes...

Oct 16, 2024 · Detroit Police Chief James White was selected to serve as CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN). The mental health authority’s board of directors voted unanimously Wednesday to offer White the position, choosing him over DWIHN Team Wellness Center President Michael Hunter.

Oct 25, 2024 · (CBS DETROIT) - Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan named Detroit Deputy Mayor and police veteran Todd Bettison as the city's new interim police chief on Friday. Bettison will take over the reins...

Oct 25, 2024 · DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit's Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison will lead the police department until a permanent chief is hired, Mayor Mike Duggan announced Friday. Bettison will serve as the...

Nov 13, 2024 · DETROIT – Todd Bettison officially took the oath of office as Detroit’s interim police chief. Tuesday’s (Nov. 12) ceremony marked another chapter in Bettison’s long-standing commitment to the...

Nov 12, 2024 · Mayor Mike Duggan appointed Bettison, formerly the city's deputy mayor, as interim chief after James White left his job earlier this month as the city's top cop to become CEO of the Detroit Wayne ...

Oct 25, 2024 · "Collaboration is the key," Deputy Detroit Mayor and longtime Detroit Police executive Todd Bettison said during a Friday press conference at Detroit Public Safety Headquarters, where Mayor Mike...

Oct 25, 2024 · Detroit Police Chief James White is leaving the department for a job heading up the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network. Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison will take over as interim chief as the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners launches a national search.