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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 15:22 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 15:22 EST
status: reported
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# Detroit police and Wayne State partner on cold case program

Police said the Detroit Police Department and Wayne State University will start a cold case program in January 2027, using criminal justice students and new technology.

Section: [Public Safety](/detroit/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Detroit Police Department](/detroit/wiki/detroit-police-department.md), [Wayne State University](/detroit/wiki/wayne-state-university.md), [Todd Bettison](/detroit/wiki/todd-bettison.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS News Detroit](https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/detroit-police-and-wayne-state-university-partner-on-cold-case-investigation-program/), 2026-11-12 15:22 EST: Detroit police and Wayne State University partner on cold case investigation program

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