Scott Boman
Detroit City Board of Police Commissioners - District 4
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About the Office
The City Police Commission is the policy making body for the city police department. Responsibilities include appointing personnel and making and enforcing rules necessary for the operation of the police force.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
Nonpartisan
Occupation
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My Top Issues
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Stop mass surveillance. Only use invasive surveillance technology when there is probable cause.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Resist efforts by bad actors to go around the charter.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
End high-speed chases unless there is an imminent and credible threat to human life.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Adopt written policies requiring on-duty DPD officers to intervene and ensure that all DPD members obtain training in de-escalation.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Suspend the use of facial recognition technology.
Taxes / Budget
Propose incentives (like property tax breaks and free land-bank houses) for officers who make Detroit their home.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Attract more officers with higher pay.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Reallocate some resources, and reassign mental health calls to mental health professionals.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Hire a parliamentarian and BOPC attorney.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
End the use of exotic crowd control weapons and military style weapons by police.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Improve response time in underserved neighborhoods.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
End No-knock raids unless there is an imminent and credible threat to human life.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Restore the private towing rotation.
Wages / Job Benefits
Restore benefits to retired officers.
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