A crash, then a coverup: How a questionable Detroit police chase ended in a young woman's death

Detroit police officers concealed their role in a pursuit that ended with four in the hospital and one woman dead, an investigation found.

[@rafaelcheck653]

so weird how they wouldnt turn on the red and blue lights maybe the driver thought he was being chased by somebody that wasnt the police smh

[@mikejackson7881]

That's what I thought!

[@shirley9209]

Drive to the Police Station, if your in danger but in his case he kept going the reasons are obvious.

[@twinbaby3178]

!!!

[@amaized2no239]

Exactly…. I would have got the hell on also.

[@grim5547]

@@shirley9209 people don't have to drive to police station in that situation and aren't accountable if they don't.

[@reillymoore3257]

One block from home when the chase started. Chase ends, her life ends, families are left in pain - and in the dark. Makes you think about all the cover ups that were never uncovered.

[@DarhaLB]

💯 Amen

[@thomascorrea3937]

True statement

[@dlandgalpin2987]

Homie was drunk and ran a red light? What is there to cover up?

[@TheVuduYuDu]

@@dlandgalpin2987 Did you even watch this segment?

[@robertsmith-cj6gl]

@@TheVuduYuDu no because he is a boot licker

[@TrafficCamWatch]

The drunk driver is fully responsible for this, but the cops who were dishonest should never be allowed to wear a badge or even own a gun ever again.

[@yaboyfranke9370]

Like the ones that don’t like cameras on them

[@phillipwombacher9635]

no the cops should get manslaughter charges

[@Luv_brd]

The police share so much of the responsibility here! Just like the drunk driver, the persuing officer took risks that he knew put innocent lives at risk of death! She was a citizen who knew better than to get behind the wheel, but they are trained and payed to deescalate and minimize danger! Not only did they deliberately disobey procedure, they took illegal steps to cover it up and deny us the truth we the people are entitled to, especially when concerning physical human harm.

[@moesisme2]

Blaming the guy because he was drinking is pushing blame. If the police never did what they did he most likely would of got everyone home safe. The most he should be charged with is a dui nothing more. The cops should be charged with causing a crime that lead to someone's death. He literally passed the house but didn't stop cause the police where playing games

[@muhfkajones]

@@moesisme2 Thank you! There's always going to be boot lickers who ALWAYS give police an out 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@mlove8730]

The same thing happened to me. I was sitting in a bank parking lot in Chicago and Schaefer waiting on a family member to handle banking business when I saw two officers follow and illegally search two men in the gas station located adjacent to the bank. Once my family came out of the bank we proceeded to exit onto Chicago and make a left turn on Schaefer going toward Joy Road. At the same time the police were pulling out of the gas station after letting the men go who they illegally searched and were headed toward I-96 until they saw me and for some reason did a u-turn to follow me and pull me over. The officer said he pulled me over because my tail-light was out. Lies! How can you see my tail light if we are going in different directions. I called him out on his lie and told him that I just saw him harassing the men in the gas station. This was 3 years ago. I see they are still up to the same illegal practices. It’s not a secret. Corruption and harassment seems to be their motto.

[@TheRandompaint]

The cops are the least of Chicagos problems 😂

[@kathy2trips]

@@TheRandompaint it's Chicago Road in Detroit...not Chicago the City

[@ScumfuckMcDoucheface]

@@TheRandompaint durrrrrrrr, reading comprehension, get some.

[@elizaleroux9173]

This is what happens when you give a criminal, a badge a gun and the right to call himself a police officer... Before this happened a judge ruled his not credible, so why did his superiors still allow him to carry a badge.. They should also be held accountable!

[@sandyhill1392]

@Betty YOU ARE 100% ACCURATE!!!!!

[@blackbean4509]

You know how they close ranks , they need to hire great people. Those few that that are the best of our society.

[@10thmt87]

The Superiors are Dirty also. Not just a few bad apples.

[@wxgerss8924]

Lol your clearly mis informed. The cop was in the wrong completly agree, are we this immature to pin this murder and accident on the cop? She/he chose to drive drunk she/he chose to run that red light and for that she/he murdered the passenger and should be charged with murder, that’s how it works in the real world. You drive drunk n kill someone that’s murder🤷🏻‍♂️ educate yourself on your laws all that’s gonna happen to the cop is a slap on the wrist because he didn’t turn on his lights on? How do we know he done a U turn to chase the car, he could have done it and just wanted to shine his light to see the liscense plate because it was a sketchy area, they are the ones that activated the pursuit and they ended it also tragically with a murder.

[@1messican350]

@@wxgerss8924 A boot licker is in the house, you clearly did not watch the whole thing. The PIG was in the wrong to begin with, he was as much of a criminal as the other driver.

[@Robpasq1959]

Why is it when police break the rules, the DA decides not to charge them or punish them in any way? That send such a clear message, that you can do whatever you want to anybody you want to and there’s nothing that will happen to you. That’s the message. To all the police. So it’s no wonder they feel empowered to break the law whenever they feel like it, knowing that they are protected.

[@limpingoatfarm]

plenty of criminals don't get charged either, it is not a one sided thing. Wrong on both sides.

[@slickdawg5976]

Breaking a department policy and violating a established law is entirely two different things. The Officers appear to have violated DPD policy, but for a prosecutor they must determine were those policy violations criminal in nature.

[@19zach75]

@@limpingoatfarm..." they KNEW that they were involved in an improper pursuit." All of that rules/procedure bullshit is the exact reason cops get off. And they didn't follow "proper" procedure. So who's wrong?

[@claytonj22]

@@slickdawg5976 Are you kidding me or are you a cop? Breaking a policy that leads to serious injury and death results in nearly all the rest of us being prosecuted, no matter the job. Lying on top of it, with video evidence to discredit our claims, would seal the deal.

[@slickdawg5976]

@@claytonj22 I will reiterate my original comment in reply to your commentary. Violation of policy does not necessarily translate to violation of law. Legally these officers were not involved in a "vehicle pursuit" as defined within directives established by the Detroit Police Department. (you can retrieve the DPD "vehicle pursuit" policy online if you choose to indulge) The fact the Officers never activated their lights or sirens excludes this incident from being a "pursuit." the Officers are merely "following" or "catching up," (DPD policy) until the patrol vehicles lights & siren are activated, thus attempting to stop the vehicle in question. Did these Officers violate other Department Polices? Yes in my opinion, three (3) of which I discovered from reading additional DPD directives. None of the violations are criminal in nature.

[@pineapplegirl8078]

The people of Detroit need to get their police department in order. Clean out your Mayor, your City Council, District Attorneys, Prosecutors and start demanding officials hold the police responsible. Call the DOJ.

[@Nickfromcali]

If this kind of behavior keeps up, law enforcement can expect no support from the community

[@izzyiscreating4358]

Edited to add: No duh driving drunk and/or without a current license is bad ?? But if you're committing a traffic violation you're supposed to get pulled over and be fined/arrested if necessary. Not chased across town by an unidentified vehicle. God the fact that the driver clearly felt unsafe or scared by the vehicle pursuing them---in the video you can see he had his hazards on during the entire pursuit, including before going through the light!! Living in a city, people do all kinds of crazy shit, and without lights or any reason to indicate it's an actual police vehicle chasing you like that, I bet most people would've done the exact same thing. The driver gave warning to the other vehicles that something dangerous was happening, but probably had no clue who was chasing him... This poor family, I hope that they get justice and healing.

[@ranger51262]

Exactly... they probably saw a couple females in the car as they drove by and decided to mess with them...THEY SHOULD BE FIRED AND SUED

[@tshirtradical]

He was driving drunk on a suspended license...but then he felt unsafe...smh

[@dlandgalpin2987]

Probably shouldn’t drink and drive and run red lights? Do better.

[@janibeg3247]

he was fricking Drunk

[@TheVuduYuDu]

@@dlandgalpin2987 Of course one shouldn't drink and drive. That is immaterial to the fact that the police DID NOT HAVE PROBABLE CAUSE TO PURSUE IN THE FIRST PLACE!

[@joekev27]

The journalist need to hunt down the police chief and not leave him alone until he answer questions. I've seen other news stations do it but only the brave ones.

[@silentmajority8365]

You could add up all police mistakes and it still would not equal the number of crimes by your PC protected people

[@1messican350]

We investigated ourselves, and came to the conclusion no crime was committed. Nothing to see here folks please keep moving.

[@ScottForrest420]

How could they not be done with their investigation? It's been 2 years? All cops involved need to be charged and convicted. How can we expect LESS from those who are tasked with enforcing our laws? It's just insane.

[@phillip1330]

Shit department

[@anghoppi]

Exactly

[@SpaceRanger187]

all they care about is extorting money out of people..its a business they dont care about laws or keeping you safe..

[@codymix3490]

This takes years to figure out calm down. The officers will be placed on leave so they can't work anymore, why are you mad

[@imjustadog1897]

@@codymix3490 If the cops were just citizens, they’d have been charged and would be serving time by now. There is no valid reason why cops are given so much leeway when they’ve done wrong.

[@WookofWallstreet]

Fuck I'd have ran too. No lights means I'm not pulling over... This is literally what criminals do to steal your car.

[@mikejackson7881]

Exactly!

[@shirley9209]

Dumb, Dumb Drunk, before it's over with he wish he had pulled over or drove to the nearest police station I rather face DUI and suspended license that Manslaughter any day.

[@earvetta]

My deepest Condolence to the family and loved ones.

[@duaneayers6117]

After a lawsuit these families usually receive a couple of millions of dollars from the taxpayers and forget about the person who died.

[@Msrere223]

This happens in michigan all the time. They pull ppl over for no reason quite often, even with multiple complaints against officers nothing ever happens to them until the news media investigate. Then when it's broadcasted on TV that's when they get discipline.

[@anthonyhomesly950]

We need a law that they can’t run plates with no cause

[@Msrere223]

@@anthonyhomesly950 absolutely

[@ricosally6734]

Big Facts, I moved 12yrs ago from Detroit used to get pulled over for nothing all the time, were I live now you never get harassed unless you done something, I don't have no love for Detroit no more

[@Msrere223]

@@ricosally6734 yes it's crazy

[@IslamIslam-vj5fz]

@@ricosally6734 I do not drive through "hoods" for that very reason I know that about 85% of their pullovers are conducted on a profiling basis. Same thing with state troopers.

[@angle5520]

The corruption is mind-blowing. What does that say about the ENTIRE MPD? Unbelievable. They are all accomplices. They all aided and abetted. They all broke the law, yet they're upholding it, is that right? They're still employed? I am so glad her family got to see that footage-- I'm sure it was a huge relief. Sheer abuse of power, nothing else. Why were they chasing him? The lights off and chasing at the same time is predatory behavior--like they were hunting. Did they know him? This is why psych evals are so important and should be MANDATORY for employment. Is there a reason that this hasn't been addressed until now? Excellent reporting. This is why the Constitution is so important. This is why the first amendment is invaluable. If it wasn't for your reporting this would not have been addressed. You deserve an award for this. Wow. Are we still not talking about police brutality?

[@garyclarke2385]

There a lawyer called the DUI guy, you want to see just how many times cops lie on DUI stops, check out his CHANNEL, one post got 50 million + views, no I think that the rookie was told by her Sargent to just back up everything I say, but, I bet most if not all don't know that, 40 hours, that's right 40 hours training to be a cop, and the first thing that they learn, is how to use a gun !!, see the DUI guy done everything that cops have to do, actually some cops with 20 year on the job, and he knows nothing about the law, the DUI guy done everything, the tests, alcohol has no smell, it's the flavours added, so basically a woman get pulled over, but no video of the tests, dui guy got it, not only did she do the tests, she did them frontway, backwards, flipping the line, meaning head over head, and what I love is he gets up, moves podium about 5 foot from cop so he can look into there soul..the 50 million + views I seen before it went viral and I knew that the older cop lied, and he basically ruined his rookies career right from the start....check out the COMPTON POLICE GANG CALLED "THE ASSASSINS".... AND DOPES TATTOOED THEMSELVES THINKING THAT THEY ARE SOOOOOO SMART...JUST CHECK DEPOSITIONS OF THE ASSASSINS "SHOT CALLER"....

[@hiiamrick]

Qualified Immunity! Is a get out of jail free card. ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. What a joke. Imagine if a Bank Teller had qualified immunity. Then when the end of the day transactions. Come up short. The Taxpayers would cover it. Your doctor cuts off the wrong leg, the taxpayers cover it. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. What a joke!!!

[@pierrebibeau9861]

No license, drunk driving, killing people is mind-blowing.

[@hiiamrick]

@@pierrebibeau9861 So blame the victim. Why didn't the the cops identify themselves ? If they knew it was police. They might not have ran!! To protect themselves,

[@pierrebibeau9861]

@@hiiamrick First I do not approve of the cover-up. Second I do not approve of somebody driving drunk with no license and insurance for sure. Both sides are guilty but the source of the problem is not the police, would you agree. And this drunk driver will be incited to sue the police?????

[@anthonyantoine9232]

2:20 So many things wrong with this short part about probable cause. Sergeants do not determine whether or not there is probable cause, but courts do. Furthermore, officers do not need probable cause to follow or even pull over a vehicle. They need reasonable suspicion. This does not excuse the lack of lights and sirens nor does it suggest that the initial stop was lawful nor does it suggest that any of these cops are good cops, but it is absolutely imperative that you get the basics correct or you open a door for people predisposed to not believing things like this to disregard all of the other good things shared in this story.

[@russo5196]

Agree 100%

[@jerryibarra7958]

Honestly. If I felt like I was being followed by a stranger I would speed off too. Unless cops turn on the blue/red lights then that's a different story

[@technologynewsreviews200]

Damn she was almost home too, that's very sad for her sister

[@kiwkir]

I've seen and heard of over 30 of these and yet nothing is done to hold those responsible. I'm sorry but there is something seriously wrong going on with American policing

[@michelemcguire8995]

Nothing remains unseen .our heavenly Father is watching and he's not amused!!

[@D-M-J]

@@michelemcguire8995 uhhhh this has nothing to do with that

[@xtscarfacem8255]

@@michelemcguire8995 he must be since nothing is done. Ive never gotten why follow a god that inflicts pain for a life lesson.

[@paultrombetta5168]

@@xtscarfacem8255 If God were a tyrant yes, but then there would be no free will.

[@biffmasterson9786]

@@michelemcguire8995 begging for attention using God's name? Bwahahaha

[@pacifist1360]

The same exact thing happened to me once. I was walking home minding my own business, no arrest warrants, no criminal record, wasn't bothering anyone or doing anything illegal, nothing to suggest the officers that there was any reason for them to stop me. All of a sudden I see two police officers get out of their vehicle and run towards me with the guns directly drawn at me ordering me to get on the ground. Then a second later they put their guns on my chest and without saying a word, slammed me to the ground and cuffed me. The pricks held me at gunpoint for one hour and after they released me, they couldn't stop laughing. They never checked for my ID or asked for my name and didn't have their lights and sirens on when they got of their cars nor when they were driving slowly before getting out. I am so pissed at myself that I didn't sue the bastards. I would love this to happen to me again!

[@lethalhotbox3778]

It's okay everyone is hating them more and more they will get what they deserve and that's bullets in their face

[@donthekingpatriot9061]

I bet that never happened. Heard that same story from every black guy I've known. And on the internet. Only the body cams came out and proved how full of bs these ppl are.

[@pacifist1360]

@@donthekingpatriot9061 But I am not a criminal you POS, and I am not lying, what if that would have happened to you moron?

[@pacifist1360]

@Augusto Pinochet But it did happen to me DUMBASS!

[@pacifist1360]

@@donthekingpatriot9061 I am white by the way, you moron. Sounds like you are RACIST 🖕

[@cbonesteaksauce3833]

I mean, I’m not impressed with the police work here but I’m not shedding any tears over her either. Don’t get in a car with a drunk who doesn’t care about your life. Great lesson.

[@Mairea]

Police Need to Serve PRISON TIME!!!!ASAP,Make An Example.

[@GAYKEEPDEEZNUTZ]

2 years later the wall of silence and lack of accountability persists. These people play with the lives of citizens everyday and because of this,feeling safe either from criminals or this fear of dirty policing ruining your life continues . The police unions are the most powerful gang and when they protect these dirty officers they essentially empower these criminals with a badge to continue destroying families and community trust. The values of the dep speak for themselves with their silence. Deeply sorry for family. if a blacked out Dodge Charger with no indication of them being cops started following me shining a light into the car,i mean really what would y’all do honestly? Not panic? Highly doubtful,I would think fake cops or thieves trying to get me to pullover.

[@curtiswilson4737]

That's one city you can't pay me to drive through. In this situation, if a blacked out car would've start following me, I would've took TF off too, especially when those stupid ass racist cops are known for corruption, and they'll set your ass up for failure!

[@danielleferguson3710]

TRASHWORSH .... YOU NAILED IT !!!! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 IS BEST COMPLIMENT TO GIVE YOU WITH YOUR COMMENT THAT WAS VERRRRRY WELL SAID !!! ☮️&💜 D.F.

[@GAYKEEPDEEZNUTZ]

@@danielleferguson3710 thank you Danielle 😄🙏🏽

[@jdk353]

@@curtiswilson4737 Pride. Integrity. Guts. PIG.

[@danielleferguson3710]

@@GAYKEEPDEEZNUTZ Couldn't just scroll thru & NOT RESPECT "FACTS" !!! ☮️&💜 🙏 D.F.

[@ucnhtmenow1]

Imagine the amount of cops that are getting away with things like this on a literal daily basis. There's no way to know but the departments aren't doing enough to keep these rogue cops in check.

[@cptfreeman8966]

This is why I lose no sleep over dead cops

[@aletaadams86]

He turns off or does not turn it on because he does not have any intentions of following orders. Shame, shame, shame!!!!!!!

[@Ann-kg1zd]

Why would they chase a vehicle in an unmarked car with no lights and sirens on?! This guy was wrong driving drunk but he had no idea who was chasing him! Not to mention the innocent people injured.

[@norshstephens2395]

An unmarked police car at night. They aren’t even supposed to be pulling anyone over at night in a unmarked car. That man had every right to be afraid and take off. I know i would’ve done the same thing.

[@Ann-kg1zd]

@@norshstephens2395 I thought I had seen videos in the past where auditors said some states it's actually not legal for unmarked police vehicles to be doing traffic stops. It was dark and the cop was traveling in the opposite direction so it isn't even clear why he made a uturn to pull them over. Unless they were showing off for the ride along.

[@norshstephens2395]

It is illegal in some states for a unmarked car to pull people over. They have to call for a marked unit to make the stop. And Michigan is one of those states.

[@norshstephens2395]

It is illegal in some states for a unmarked car to pull people over. They have to call for a marked unit to make the stop. And Michigan is one of those states.

[@norshstephens2395]

It is illegal in some states for a unmarked car to pull people over. They have to call for a marked unit to make the stop. And Michigan is one of those states.

[@maryoverton1126]

These officers, from what I see here are most definitely in the wrong! Period

[@mannyb332211]

I agree but also the suspect is in the wrong for driving drunk.

[@jimgaston9863]

No speeding drunk driver,no issue to begin with. Quit apologizing for criminal conduct.

[@mementomoriish5382]

Same thing happened to my brother inlaw in Orlando Florida the police denied it they said they saw nothing on their cameras. We never got the truth. I'm so glad you made this investigation possible. The press has a very important role in our society they represented the people. Very patriotic by revealing this to the public America 🇺🇸 👏 We thank you!

[@jekimjo]

@Memento Mori ish There’s is NOTHING patriotic about the media. The complete opposite in fact. Pardon me while I twitch. 😬😵‍💫🫤

[@mr.robinson1982]

IT SHOULD INCLUDE CHARGING HIM WITH VEHICULAR HOMICIDE. WE BOTH KNOW THAT IF IT WAS A CIVILIAN INSTEAD OF THE POLICE, HE/SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN CHARGED...BADGES DON'T GRANT EXTRA RIGHTS!!!

[@joshuabulger3156]

It's just sad and a disgrace The officer's need to be let go and they need prison time 😡

[@mrrobott9202]

Other than not turning on their lights what did they do you ever think they could have had so much adrenaline pumping that turning his lights on was the last thing he thought of I don't know about you but I'm in a high-speed chase the last thing I want to do is take my hands off the wheel. It's always the cops fault we're just going to completely Overlook the dude was driving fucking drunk and the chick died because of her stupidity and poor Life Choices. What sane rational thinking person would want to get into a car with someone who's been drinking.

[@Asvpsupreme]

Why go on a chase if you won’t even announce your presence? If the person was drunk their vision is impaired and could think that someone random is tailing them. The reason why ppl blames the cops because they took that job knowing the risks and protocols so they’re responsible for their actions

[@Inthelikenessof]

Agreed 💯

[@dalewalker4614]

@@mrrobott9202 That is totally besides the point..... and you are missing the point entirely. This incident would NOT have happened if the cops in the "unmarked car" hadn't shined their spotlight inside the of the car they were following. If you've ever had a cop shine his spotlight into the mirror of your car you would know that it BLINDS you and can easily lead to an accident. The cops know that but they will put your life at risk just for kicks. The cops violated multiple department policy at least 5 times in less than a minute and a half and they need to pay the price for their part in this tragedy! There is NO room in law enforcement for LAWLESS COPS or BULLIES!

[@shirley9209]

@@mrrobott9202 A person that was drinking too.

[@RoMaMa923]

The driver being chased probably didn't know he was being chased by an officer. Maybe he thought it could have been someone trying to target him. The officer only flashed the bright light; therefore, the driver got scared and was trying to outrun the officer in question. Sadly, the young lady passed away, and the drunk driver, as always, got to live. The ride-a-long wasn't wearing his seat belt; therefore, he should get a ticket. When I did ride-alongs, I made sure I wore my seat belt, and if the officer came across something bad, I had to stay inside the car and stay put. I hope the families not only sue the PD, but each officer involved in this case. Officer Semi was given a slap on his wrist and still employed! To the 🐷 Semi, Galatians 6:7.

[@eptdy]

That doesn't give anyone the right to drive drunk

[@iTsGonzo]

@@eptdy that’s not what he said 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@iTsGonzo]

@@eptdy from start to finish the officers did not do their job right and had they did no one would have lost their life that da and the drunk driver would’ve got arrested or whatever for driving drunk . BUT THEY NEVER INITIATED THE TRAFFIC STOP , SO THERE was no reason for a chase .

[@davidchristian8447]

@@eptdy that i keep seeing this comment repeatedly amazes and appalls me in that every one of you ignored the fact that the drunk driver was arrested, convicted, and sentenced before the ink was dry on the preliminary report on these officers' conduct- a report with a scrolling list of departmental policy violations and recommendations for charges that has yet to land on the desk of anyone empowered to act on them over a year after its documentation.

[@deadstar8663]

you forgot the part where the driver was drunk

[@thecoi7672]

1:48 A ride along passenger, eh? A civilian non police officer who was a cousin of one of the 3 officers was allowed to tag along for an exciting night of police chases which resulted in a fatal crash, several injured, and thousands in property damage. Can't forget the cover-up where none of this actually took place.

[@ChefBuckeye]

That also put them in danger as well. Good thing no drivers were on cell phones that day.

[@phyllis9750]

Thank God for the news in Detroit. If it weren't here, the police department would REALLY be full of animals instead of only 3/4 of them..

[@dalebrownhill2540]

This isn't a problem with just the officers this is a problem with the chief of police not holding his officers accountable to Department policy or the laws of policing they all need to find different jobs

[@whattheysayaboutme425]

It is the officer too

[@chriscarswell450]

Everybody knows politicians, police, the entire government is allergic to accountability. Come on now. Let's be real here.

[@RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio]

Defund them.

[@dominiquejeannin4510]

If they don’t charge and convict the cops, nothing will ever change. From the beginning, there’s no probable cause visible, and throughout, these guys don’t follow the rules, which gives them the idea that they can get away with anything. They need to be fired, no less, then charged. If every cop followed all the rules in place, we wouldn’t be at this point, it’s just sad.

[@piplyf]

The ride along needs to be indicted too. He's complicit.

[@slickdawg5976]

Breaking a department policy and violating established laws are entirely two different perspectives. The Officers appear to have violated DPD policy, but for a prosecutor to act they must determine were those policy violations criminal in nature.

[@ShanaLawson]

@@slickdawg5976 They were “showing off” for their ride along. It really shouldn’t take much to convict if it weren’t for the broken justice system. Sometimes there’s a grey area , there’s literally no grey here. It’s crystal clear.

[@slickdawg5976]

@@ShanaLawson Without a "reasonable doubt" how could you prove your argument in a court of law. Holding the opinion officers were "showing off?" thus somehow being criminally negligent?(defense follows) DPD Policy defines a vehicle pursuit as: "An active attempt by a uniformed officer operating a marked department vehicle, to apprehend the operator and/or occupants of a motor vehicle who having been given an audible and visual signal by the officer directing the operator to bring the vehicle to a stop." Utilizing DPD's policy and quoting "having been given an audible and visual signal by the officer directing the operator to bring the vehicle to a stop" A defense attorney could reasonably argue the officers were not in "pursuit" but merely "following" or investigating the suspect vehicle to obtain visual conformation of the license plate. Or a deference attorney could reasonably argue the Officers were unaware the emergency lights had not been activated or were not operational. Secondly subpoena the maintenance records from the City of Detroit to find out when the emergency lights were last inspected/serviced. Third cite poor vehicle maintenance as the cause of the emergency light malfunction. Again its a huge difference between policy violation and criminal behavior.

[@ShanaLawson]

@@slickdawg5976 “an active attempt” where? There is no audible or visual signal as the bright light isn’t a legitimate signal. They are in pursuit once the speed reached a certain level. They put everyone at risk, no lights, no sirens doing over 60 on neighborhood streets.

[@Kaboozee]

So are these officers going to be charged with felony murder or are they just going to lose their job like the rest of the dirty cops out there…

[@brandyb2931]

When officers make deadly mistakes, they should be criminally held accountable. This guy obviously had no business being a cop. This shouldn't be a disciplinary case, it should be a criminal one. You want people to have faith in the police, you hold them accountable when they intentionally screw up. This was intentional, he knew he was wrong.

[@Hoop880]

Charges need to be filed against the officers. I’m so sick and tired of people losing they lives because of the police and they are not held accountable in the court of law. Losing they jobs is not enough.

[@NG..]

So they were driving drunk at high speed and blew a red light, but it’s the police’s fault? Hmm…

[@dayday3048]

@@NG.. They weren't speeding in the first place until the police started following them. Use your head kid

[@NG..]

@@dayday3048 that doesn’t justify the speeding, how is it any different?

[@kupokinzyt]

I am so lucky that someone like you could never pass a drivers test and get their license.

[@dayday3048]

@@NG.. who said it was different? The video clearly stated they were near the passengers house. This all happened because the cops had a chip on they shoulder!

[@justanothertroll9476]

Talk about compounding stupidity with stupidity, this is why I say an undercover car for traffic citations is not necessary

[@DeniseJacks267]

Your are the real mvp in this thank god for you’re investigating this & showing the family 🙏🏽💯

[@cane6656]

That POOR WOMEN Crying at the End BROKE ME!! May All POLICE OFFICERS WHO ARE CROOKED PAY DEARLY!!!

[@cheyennetapiasmith9056]

THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO CONSEQUENCES FOR THE CHOICES THIS PARTICULAR OFFICER made. If he'd even reprimanded in the beginning, this could have been avoided. This is what is wrong across the board with police departments. They truly are ABOVE THE LAW IN "THEIR EYES." He will move on to another department without his "troublesome, murderous, conflict ridden background history" following him.

[@no-won]

Cleary the driver didn't give af about the laws and killed a girl bc he drove drunk without a license

[@eptdy]

So driving drunk is okay to you?

[@donthekingpatriot9061]

If anyone above the law its afro murica. The "We WuZ sCuRRed " defense gets older than a bill cosby diddling.

[@WitnessingTyranny]

@@eptdy what a stupid question.

[@WitnessingTyranny]

@@no-won Clearly the cop didn't give a crap about his own policies or the public. Two wrongs do not make a right.

[@danruetenik3583]

I was in a police car years ago when the cops wanted to show off and did the very same thing...Pulled a U-turn and chased a car for no reason...

[@endangerdenglish]

Isn't stopping a drunk driver a reason?

[@vernonwhite4124]

@@endangerdenglish troll alert, troll alert . you are the troll.

[@slickdawg5976]

🧢🧢🧢

[@juanpelon3086]

Any cop who is proven to be guilty of misconduct, should be held accountable personally for his actions..

[@nickwatkins8744]

The lights and sirens also let the suspect know there’s a pursuit happening. This guy probably thought he was getting carjacked or something, no wonder he ran.

[@cookiecookie3597]

My heart goes out to the families. Seeing the mother grieve like that is heartbreaking. I pray they get the justice they need to properly grieve their lose. Lock up the police that murdered these folks. ✌🏾👱🏾‍♀️❤

[@curtiswilson4737]

Corrupted, and racist cops in Detroit gives you good reasons why they filed for bankruptcy!

[@tommas2674]

OMWORD clearly Druck out of their minds, end of story. race baiting freebie suing ... I do not think that is possible with those Police Officers.

[@TheVuduYuDu]

@@tommas2674 Race was never mentioned in this thread or in the news segment. You might want to look in that mirror if you want to find a race-baiter so bad.

[@Must_beniceluv]

@tom mas race wasn't mentioned at all but what was mentioned is the fact that the lights should have been on and it isn't clear why the cop was following them at all or why they didn't cut the lights on after the car ran off the road or why he cut his camera off after the accident happened (that was the cover up)

[@eptdy]

You mean the drunk driver right?

[@shawnreid6123]

Zami, or whatever needs to be held accountable for his actions past/ present. The entire department needs a thorough cleaning with a fine tooth comb. More will be revealed. Condolences to the family and friends 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@nubz8733]

How about we implement these 2 things 1. Independent outside reviews and stop with the whole shananigans of "we investigated ourselves" 2. Public data base of all officers records. Once fired or reprimanded, they can't just hop over to the next town to work

[@sammyspaniel6054]

It's difficult to determine if a bright light behind you is a high beam from a road rager or a spot light from a police cruiser. She did the right thing by trying to get away from the driver behind her especially when blue lights and siren were not employed throughout the chase.

[@paultrombetta5168]

Did anybody notice the driver being chased had his hazard lights flashing? That shows me that he was not that impaired. Having a spotlight shining in your rearview mirror is worse than having an ahole follow you with high beams on. A distracted driver can miss a red light. How many people have run or nearly run a red light because they were not paying attention, The cops were 100% the cause of the accident.

[@victoriagriffiths4205]

Drunk is drunk

[@itz.ally_x]

@@victoriagriffiths4205 and blinded is blinded. Dipsh*t

[@paultrombetta5168]

@_ Wagner No, I am saying the officers instigated the chase in the first place. had they used their lights instead of acting like stalkers things may have played out differently. I am not anti-police but these officers were not being police at the time or they would have followed procedures.

[@breakingames7772]

@_ Wagner I'll say the same thing the late great George Carlin once said:. Well if she's legally drunk what's the problem? The other thing is these cops are bullies here, I had 17000 dollars taken from them under civil forfeiture, they didn't even ticket me, I was on the way to buy a new van, I'm a trucker and live in vans, I have no bills, I run solar, I never use banks at all ! Right now I've got 42000 in cash hidden, buried. They stopped me on the west side for a tail light, searched the car and found my money, I wasn't hiding it o told them what I was doing, they took it because they said I was going to buy 16000 in drugs or I just got paid from selling drugs. Took me 6 months to get it back. Reason they do this is the dea gives the station a certain percentage back for seizing the cash.

[@new-knowledge8040]

So, being chased by an unknown car of no known intentions leads to death. Hmmm. No doubt the police and the police division will get away with this, as in all other endless cases.

[@takeapictureitlllastlonger5768]

They are more concerned about protecting the police and enforcing that "mess with the police and it will end badly for you" Than protecting a member of the public!!

[@believeinyourself7511]

That spotlight scared and blinded the driver. If someone followed me and started shining a big spotlight on the car....and didn't put the red and blue flashing lights on. I would have taken off too. I have seen so much corruption over the years with police and sheriffs in Southern California.

[@sandraford8169]

I am not surprised by any police cover up. Then they wonder why people have negative feelings and views about them

[@sbss924]

Could the driver have believed he was being stalked or chased by a threatening gang of criminals?

[@abec8929]

That’s my guess too

[@heateslier]

right "the officer's cousin was on a ridealong" and this is how they coverup that the other officer in the back was actually off duty and gathered with the others only to go on a "night shift fun spree" acting in disregard of every law, policy, and guideline!

[@jay4you853]

Seeing the previous cases against yet he was still on the force shows how the system is rotten to the chore. But the far-right will gaslight with "Smoooooollett"...

[@ta-setiwarrior1848]

In the state of Michigan an unmarked police vehicle can't perform traffic stop. That's against the law.

[@pickleboy6059]

Though technically that vehicle is marked, just made hard to see. Loophole

[@timotiyosmattithyahu4994]

They scared that guy, he didn't know who the hell they were so he took off.

[@tea4223]

I agree. I would assume it was a road rage maniac chasing me and take off to avoid them.

[@JemHadar422]

Exactly, just terrible 😣

[@Dana.Dane.Taurus.Gal.]

Oh yeah forget he was drunk and ran thru a red light🥴 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Dreday323]

@@Dana.Dane.Taurus.Gal. that Man was running for his life.. he thought it was criminals which they are..it was there fought for not identifying who they was point blank.. you must live in a shoe 👠👟 LoL

[@Dana.Dane.Taurus.Gal.]

@Dreday I don't believe that shit for 1 minute niggas be out here wildin 🤣 where you been?? Comply and you might not die!!🤷🏾‍♀️

[@alexandram1301]

“They’re empowering him to go out and commit other violations” perfectly put, they need to get rid of that man, he is a liability that has no business being a police officer

[@anastaciayoung8062]

I am so damn glad this has come out and cops will be held responsible for their actions.

[@ronlombardi5343]

The cop's involved in the chase etc. may be fired?! How long does an investigation take when a civilian is killed due to their illegal chase?! No wonder civilians dispise police!

[@nike-nick8104]

so sad, if that cop hadnt been trying to show off for his friend that night this young woman would 100% be alive, drunk driver or not, they drove past the house. rest in peace

[@shirley9209]

@BeNBD No, imagine being that DRUNK.

[@shirley9209]

@@OG-uq9yb Probably because they didn't want to draw attention, people are so ready start filming, that my reason.

[@Father_Earth]

The officer probably wanted to show his cousin something interesting so he decided to pull someone over for no reason. Criminally I don't know what charges you could bring that would actually result in any conviction and a wrongful death civil case would still be hard to prove.

[@captspaulding8530]

The cops need to be charged with this woman's death also. They also need to be charged with falsifying documents, covering up the accident, having a civilian in the car, turning off body cameras and anything else they can throw at these dirty cops

[@ArtTheSinger]

The driver probably was scared that it could’ve been a setup or a random person trying to rob them. They should be charged!

[@shirley9209]

Then drive to the Police Station, but he had his drunk @$$ reason, so he wasn't to scared.

[@davidchristian8447]

@@shirley9209 sure, the transition from relatively sedate driving to reckless fleeing points to a standard fear response, but what does psychology know?

[@hazzard1983]

Exactly i would have hit the gas too. You don't know what people are trying to do to you these days. Im not not about stop and find out. They should have turned their lights on, but instead their stalking people

[@shirley9209]

@@davidchristian8447 They know for ever cause there's is affect in his case Manslaughter, much worse than DUI and suspended license.

[@shirley9209]

@@hazzard1983 Yeah he hit gas and he hit the pole, that's a Jack @$$ move who ever he thought they were, knowing he couldn't out run them unless he was Mario Andretti, sober. "They should have turn their lights on" and he should have stop. Drunk and Common Sense don't run parallel.

[@tonyafannings9602]

Rest in peace to this beautiful young lady rest in paradise God angels I send my prayers to the family during this hard and difficult time

[@garyclarke2385]

Prayers to for her and her baby to..would you think that the cops are behind you or someone trying to get to you? Cop has previous for this, he asap should of immediately put on the lights, OTHERWISE IT COULD BE AN ENEMY, TURNED OUT IT WAS, AND TO BRING THE BEAUTIFUL LADY IN FOR PITY POINTS, CANERAS ARE THERE TO BE ON FROM START OF INCIDENT UNTIL AFTER..ONCE A CAMERA IS TURNED OF, IT'S A FIX, ESPECIALLY WHEN OTHERS FOLLOW SUIT...PRAYERS FOR THE LADY AND HER UNBORN BABY, 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏ALL THE WAY FROM IRELAND....DEEPEST SYMPATHY

[@bmiller4914]

That part in that order 💯

[@bryanrussell6679]

Cops won't police their own until enough public attention comes to a situation. They already knew he was a bad cop. A judge called him a liar and said he wasn't credible, and now this. And yet he's still employed, as is the other officers involved. Also, another perfect example of why cops shouldn't be able to turn off body cams.

[@davidtrickey9863]

Every time they turn off or mute body cams it is tampering with evidence. Should be a 1 yr suspension of them being a cop or prison time.

[@homelandfreedom]

Thank you sir for becoming a lawyer to defend those who have been violated your leo experience will help

[@michaelberry9679]

Police “conduct was unethical…”! No! Surely not…!That must be something of an extreme rarity in the USA - colour me astonished!

[@bernardtimmer6723]

All the scumbags involved should be fired and charged with manslaughter, wreckless endangerment, fraud on official papers, this is a clear case of corruption, I hope the family of the young lady files a lawsuit against the thugs and the departement....

[@walterniklowicz9141]

The Supreme Court ruled years ago that police cars had to be clearly marked if used for patrol. Yet today most police departments are circumventing that by painting the police markings on their cars just one shade darker then the color of the car itself. The only difference I see between Detroit and alot of the other departments is stupidly Detroit puts the oversized push bars on their supposedly unmarked cars just like they do on their marked cars. Maybe if the markings were more visible like the Supreme Court ruled this event might have ended differently.

[@danielwithlions1025]

That is not true police vehicles only have to be marked if they're going to be making traffic stops it is illegal for an unmarked car to make a traffic stop not patrolling and the car was marked it's called a ghost car or a cool car

[@garyclarke2385]

@@danielwithlions1025 SPOKEN like a true cop member, which chapter, the COMPTON ASSASSINS, JUST UTUBE DEPOSITIONS OF COMPTON COP "SHOT CALLER ", SOOOO SMART THAT ALL HAVE THE SAME TATTOO OF THE GRIMEREAPER AND A SKULL, EVEN MERCH THEY HAVE, BUT ONLY IF SOMEONE ASKS OR NOMINATES ANOTHER COP THAT DIDN'T WORK IN THE PRISON NEARBY, ALLEGEDLY ONE OF THE TOUGHEST PODS, SO ALL WITH THE TATTOO ARE ALL FORMER PRISON GUARDS AND NOW COPS CALLED, "THE COMPTON ASSASSINS" GO LOOK AND SEE, AFTER THAT THE DUI GUY, 1 POST I WATCHED, WENT VIRAL BECAUSE OF HOW QUICKLY HE CAUGHT THE TWO LYING...50 MILLION + VIEWS...OLDER COP, RUINED THE ROOKIES CAREER THERE AND THEN, THIS LAWER DID EVERYTHING A TRAFFIC COP HAS TO DO TO BECOME A TRAFFIC COP, SO WHEN THEY LIE, THEY DON'T KNOW THAT HE TO DID ALL THE FOLLOW UP COURSES THAT NOBODY, COPS DO THEMSELVES???

[@walterniklowicz9141]

@@danielwithlions1025 well you better check because the radar cars running traffic in Detroit and the suburbs are painted like I said. Only non-patrol cars can be unmarked completely. The cops involved weren't detectives they were on patrol.

[@danthompson6067]

All three of the officers in the chase car should be fired. Their lack of following their department policies clearly contributed to this accident. No excuses for these failures

[@goose7574]

STOP DRINKING AND DRIVING PEOPLE!!! 😤😤😤😤😤😤 And yes, the officers shouldn't have done what they did wrong... _(just for clarification)_

[@muhfkajones]

You don't need a professor of law enforcement to tell you why they didn't turn on their lights and sirens 😤 How many times have they conducted stops like this? Not taking up for the dude in jail but their shouldn't had been a police chase in the first place!

[@aleahboone4323]

Wow. After all this time. They should be on unpaid leave and I can't wait until the conclusion of the investigation. Let's see what way that goes🤔🤔🤔

[@mantauri]

How can they live with themselves knowing they caused someone else death?

[@motherofthreeb6337]

They are too arrogant to see that!

[@its__justb]

Soulless!

[@DanEBoyd]

The law is enough justification for them. Hopefully there is a judgment day on the other side, and these POS's will all be held accountable at that time. The idiots were so desperate to hold someone else accountable for something, that they greatly contributed to the cause of that crash.

[@canucanoe2861]

Sociopaths feel no guilt.

[@ikapatino3214]

Because they are trained that they are our masters that we need to be brought to heel.

[@EddieLopez711]

Sue them all ... not with taxpayer's but their personal retirement, investments, house, car, and then put them in jail. Destroy someone's life yours should also be and not just with guilt.

[@ralphadams4478]

The driver most likely thought a police impersonator was trying to stop em ,spot light only no flashing lights,

[@urbanmacdonald7901]

These police officers should be in jail they should put them in regular population and let them get fixed jailhouse style

[@annettesheckler3253]

We had that happen in our neighborhood and there was a citizen taking a walk and was almost hit. We thought it was a road rage issue. Two cars raced our neighborhood.

[@codymontour7816]

The police were wrong for their misconduct and should be punished. However that doesn’t excuse the driver from driving while intoxicated and without a license.

[@ParkTheSnark]

If you’re being chased with a spotlight shining on you and no lights and sirens I would’ve done the same shit. You don’t know if it’s a cop. FTP. Arrest them all.

[@lindseyyah1]

and people still trust DPD, your a dam fool if you trust DPD, nothing has changed, the same Goat just a different rider...

[@ericbrooks4750]

It's not just dpd it's all those police animals it's not just one of them then they get mad and stuff when people don't show him the respect you don't deserve respect when you acting like that they do what the hell they want to do then we got to pay for it cut on your internet and you see it all over

[@bodhi8260]

Cops need to start thinking of others like they're members of their families.

[@DMAneoth]

Police investigation: “We have completed our detailed investigation and have determined that we did nothing wrong”

[@Maddy-me5hz]

Those officers need to have criminal charges brought up, and their superiors investigated. these are the bad cops we don't want

[@eboneezey28]

This is so sad. At night, let any unmarked vehicle be following me. I follow every law and in situations like that I dip off no hesitation because I’m a woman, and I’ve been followed before sadly. This is ridiculous. So sad.

[@ericjohnson9356]

he still shouldnt have been driving drunk" in the first place"" and then he still took off like an idiot which cause her death"""" then then the pigs were on some shady stuff which they should be fired""""everybody was being stupid that night'''

[@02WIFE]

When the police first saw him he was driving normal. They has no probable cause to stop him. Him being over the legal limit is secondary.

[@dwindlefoddl7225]

Pigs ?! Lmao...come out of 60s

[@02WIFE]

@@dwindlefoddl7225 Police terrorists

[@MrBlytheville]

He took off like an idiot. So you’d stop for any car that does this to you? If so then you’re an idiot. Those cops should’ve turned their lights on point blank period. I’m not stopping for anyone following me all over the city much less chase me while never turning on lights. Hell I may get out firing

[@chick-fil-agal2264]

Just imagine your child, sister, was one street over from home and this avoidable accident by cops caused her death, whew!!!!

[@emerg0n0see]

Could be fired? Standards, people…. Fired automatically! Vehicular homicide, the highest among a half dozen criminal charges, not including policy violations. These menaces to society and those who turned their heads, their responsibility to the community need to be gone too!

[@tanyasteers4802]

Sick of cops not being held accountable

[@youallthinkyouknow1314]

I am so sorry for your loss. These cops need to be fired for not following proper procedures. Bye bye bad murdering cops. The driver has had multiple infractions previously. He's has got to go. This is so so sad

[@zsavage1820]

I think in this situation, the cops involved should also be held accountable for this woman's death... RIP to her and thoughts out to all her family and friends..

[@Visiontech]

What would anybody do when some car turns on a bright spotlight and starts following you? You automatically think this is some nut and you’ve got to escape!

[@stupidplumbing2343]

There's no amount of training that will fix this type of cop. He will never conduct himself in a professional manner. All you can do with cops like this is fire them and never allow them to wear a badge again.

[@ajax438]

The police are absolutely 💯 culpable. But let us not forget that a drunk, unlicensed man was driving the car that killed that women. That young women died at the hands of two sets of scumbags.

[@davidchristian8447]

While you're at it, why don't you blame the dead lady for her own death because she chose to get into a vehicle driven by someone she knew wzs under the influence?

[@ajax438]

@@davidchristian8447 I absolutely agree. Choices are the road map for destiny. Great thinking outside the box.

[@VolcanoQueen]

In my opinion and from the way he was driving, I don't think he was drunk, he probably had a shot glass worth in his system and they claimed it as him being drunk, this is only going from what I've seen in this video though and from the fact that the police lied this much during the investigation