Lt. Doug Scott, who oversees the Investigative Services Bureau, will take over for Keith Kimball, who retires April 30.
Bettison was appointed as interim chief in October and has been with the Detroit Police Department for the past 27 years.
Detroit City Council officially approved the hiring of Todd Bettision as the chief of the Detroit Police Department.
New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira has announced he’s retiring from his position after 32 years on the force.  Oliveira said his last day will be May 3.  “Over the past ...
Bettison served as deputy mayor before taking on the role as interim police chief after the former chief left the department.
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The Karen Read case is back in court for a hearing today as the defense team seeks new evidence from the state.