Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from James W. Heath’s organization
Dec 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Committee on Public Safety, Judiciary, and Homeland Security Committee Meeting
The committee discussed an intergovernmental agreement with Schoolcraft College to provide police recruit academy training for Wayne County Sheriff's Office recruits, addressing concerns regarding past conduct and training quality. The goal is to increase the number of licensed police officers within the agency to reduce reliance on external contractors. Additionally, the committee approved a four-year cooperative agreement with Axon Enterprise to purchase 400 new tasers, including accessories and training, to replace end-of-life equipment for the Sheriff's Office.
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The committee reviewed the performance audit report concerning the Wayne County Sheriff's Office civil process unit, specifically focusing on mortgage foreclosure auction procedures. Discussions covered key audit recommendations regarding document retention, the reconciliation of adjournment fees, the issuance timeline for sheriff's deeds, and the handling of unclaimed surplus funds. The committee also addressed internal control concerns, including the segregation of duties over auction funds and the tracking of canceled foreclosure properties. The committee discussed the corrective action planning process to address these findings and recommendations.
Oct 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Committee on Government Operations Committee Meeting
The committee meeting covered several new business items. These included a report from the Department of Corporation Counsel regarding settlement activity, the reappointment of members to the City of Detroit Local Development Finance Authority Board and the Joint Airport Zoning Board, an intergovernmental agreement with Wayne State University for an executive leadership training program for county employees, and a two-year plan with Health Advocate Solutions to provide benefit education and support for employees.
Oct 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Public Safety, Judiciary and Homeland Security Committee Committee Meeting
The committee meeting included the approval of an amendment to a subaward agreement with Thomas M. Cooley Law School for the innocence project. Additionally, the committee approved a professional services contract with 984 LLC for strategic communication and media-related services for the sheriff's office. There was also a discussion regarding the upcoming immediate consideration item for the JAG 2025 grant, which provides funding for community policing activities.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
