DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT

HANDBOOK · OCTOBER 15, 2025

- CHAIN OF COMMAND

Always follow orders through the proper rank structure. Skipping the chain without reason may result in disciplinary action.

DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL

Probationary Police Officer -> Police Officer -> Senior Officer -> Corporal

DEPARTMENT COMMAND

Sergeant -> Lieutenant -> Captain

DEPARTMENT SENIOR COMMAND

Deputy Chief of Police -> Chief of Police

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