Authorities released video showing the detainment of a woman outside a local restaurant.
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October 15, 2026
East Lansing Police Recover Guns During HomecomingOfficers seized six firearms, made 15 arrests, and issued 48 citations during the recent homecoming weekend.
October 14, 2026
Police Killed Loose Cow in East LansingOfficers fatally shot a cow that fell from a trailer and wandered into a residential neighborhood.
October 13, 2026
East Lansing Commission Accepted Force ReportThe city oversight commission reviewed data showing significant increases in police force and racial disparities.
October 13, 2026
East Lansing Updated License Plate Reader PolicyThe city reduced data retention times and increased audit frequency for its police department's camera database.
October 7, 2026
East Lansing Adopted New Police PoliciesThe East Lansing City Council has approved a standalone de-escalation policy alongside a revised use-of-force policy.
September 23, 2026
Independent Report Revealed East Lansing Police DisparitiesA study found significant racial bias in the East Lansing Police Department during 2025 use-of-force incidents.
