Public Safety and Crime

ELPD officers responded early this morning to reports of shots fired into the air at Reno's East and at a nearby location. 

Our readers have a lot of questions about the ongoing tree-cutting by electrical utility BWL. ELi brings you in-depth answers.

The East Lansing Fire Department has some new equipment thanks to grants from the Kiwanis Club and the MSU Federal Credit Union. ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

With more and more East Lansing property owners vocally upset about BWL's tree-cutting program, City government interest in the matter appears to be increasing.

You've probably seen ELPD officers on bikes in East Lansing, but did you ever wonder about what they do that's different from "regular" police officers? ELi's Casandra Eriksen spoke to Officer Chad Pride about the ELPD Bicycle Unit.

Near midnight on Tuesday, City Council formally voted to put a City income tax on the November ballot, along with a property tax reduction that would take effect only if the income tax passes. ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.

Did the prayer booth at this weekend's farmers' market have anything to do with the lawsuit filed against the City by Country Mill? And why were there police officers at the market?

ELi's Jessy Gregg sits down to talk with incoming Interim Police Chief Larry Sparkes to hear about his philosophy of policing.

Reviewing East Lansing Police policies, outgoing Chief Jeff Murphy assured City Council that the ELPD does not treat immigrants differently than it treats any other people. Chris Root reports.

Words spoken about and by Jeff Murphy upon the announcement of his retirement as ELPD Chief show why many in town will miss him.

Serious lessons in walking and biking safety, plus helmet fittings and bike registration mix with games and giveaways this Sunday at The Hannah Community Center. Ginger Ogilvie tells you what you need to know about Walk & Roll Safety Day.

The East Lansing Police Department has promoted officers Tresha Neff and Tom Blanck. ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.

Many East Lansing parents were concerned about the District's decision not to notify them of a sexual assault on school grounds until days after the incident was alleged to have occurred. We asked Acting Superintendent Dori Leyko to explain the delay.

The City Manager predicts “cataclysmic reductions in staff." The Fire Chief talks about closing firehouse #2. The Court's Chief Judge and Police Chief explain why court fines are way down. All this and more from last week's City budget talks.

The rough weather didn't stop hundreds of people from coming out to ELPD's first Open House. Visitors met officers and police dog Quinn, checked out police equipment, and learned how to be safer at home, on bikes, and with car seats.