Dave Bing

[iheartthed]

Why can't the DPD HQ be renovated... like they do in other cities?

[jackie5275]

Why can't the DPD HQ be renovated... like they do in other cities?

A simple answer would be it's too old & diplated for a costly renovation. However, I think the more complex answer is a complex itself. Ficano has been wanting a regional justice center since he was sheriff. This RJC would be a complex of the courts, jails, sheriff, & prosecutor's offices. Why wouldn't DPD HQ be in that same complex? Several years ago he had a team actively working on this. It seems to be currently on the back burner, but may be coming to the front of the stove again. Reports in the dailies indicated Ficano wants to buy the MGM temp casino site to relocate all the courts. This could be a first step to creation of it. "While we're at it, let's talk to Bing to have it include DPD HQ" might be part of Ficano's plan.

[detroitbred]

My dad was DPD..used to take a bus down and visit him at headquaters. I was about 15.....and I'm 58 now. That building was a run down dump back then, and I doubt the years have been kind to it. Definetly not worth renovating. No working ac units, windows that don't open, roof leaks everywhere, not to mention plumbing, wiring and other infrastructure issues. I can't imagine having to function in that place these days. The men and women of DPD deserve much better.

[Detroitej72]

It was refreshing to hear a man with class and dignity giving the State of the City address again.

[Bearinabox]

My dad was DPD..used to take a bus down and visit him at headquaters. I was about 15.....and I'm 58 now. That building was a run down dump back then, and I doubt the years have been kind to it. Definetly not worth renovating. No working ac units, windows that don't open, roof leaks everywhere, not to mention plumbing, wiring and other infrastructure issues. I can't imagine having to function in that place these days. The men and women of DPD deserve much better.

Those all sound like things that a renovation would fix.

[iheartthed]

A simple answer would be it's too old & diplated for a costly renovation. However, I think the more complex answer is a complex itself. Ficano has been wanting a regional justice center since he was sheriff. This RJC would be a complex of the courts, jails, sheriff, & prosecutor's offices. Why wouldn't DPD HQ be in that same complex? Several years ago he had a team actively working on this. It seems to be currently on the back burner, but may be coming to the front of the stove again. Reports in the dailies indicated Ficano wants to buy the MGM temp casino site to relocate all the courts. This could be a first step to creation of it. "While we're at it, let's talk to Bing to have it include DPD HQ" might be part of Ficano's plan.

Isn't DPD HQ right next to the Wayne County jail now? Maybe I'm misinterpreting what you're intending to say.

[jackie5275]

Isn't DPD HQ right next to the Wayne County jail now? Maybe I'm misinterpreting what you're intending to say.

I'm not sure what you're asking. Yes, DPD HQ is next to the jail. However, Ficano as County Exec can't move the DPD HQ without agreement by the City. My speculation is that the RJC would include the jails & courts that are under County control, & Ficano would be reaching out to Bing to say "Hey, we're building this RJC, you want to get in on it? We'll make space for you."