The Detroit City Council has sealed the deal on Todd Bettison's new role as the city's police chief. This unanimous vote echoes the community's growing trust in his capability to lead and sustain the decline in violent crime. The latest chapter in Bettison's 27-year tenure with the Detroit Police Department was written today, as he earned the council's unqualified support to shed the "interim" from his title, with Mayor Mike Duggan having put forward his name earlier this month, positioning him as a linchpin in the city's efforts against violence, according to a CBS News Detroit report.

Rooted in the fabric of Detroit's law enforcement, Bettison, who once was the first assistant chief and served as deputy mayor, brings a deep understanding of not only the mechanisms of police work but also the intricate dynamics of community engagement. Mayor Duggan praised his record, stating that Bettison has been vital in Detroit's rise as a "national leader in reducing violent crime" and honored him for his leadership in community violence intervention.

In a role left vacant by James White, who transitioned to oversee the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, Bettison was parachuted as interim chief last fall. His now permanent position is a testament to his past performance and the hopes vested in him by the city's leadership. The mayor described him as a "unifying force," a sentiment that reflects not only in the unanimous council vote but in the community's reception of his appointment, as detailed by FOX 2 Detroit.