MI HR0413

Urges Michigan cities and counties to allocate savings from bail reform toward increasing community policing programs and hiring additional sheriff and police department staff.

Notes that approximately 40 percent of Michigan's jail population cannot post cash bonds, costing local municipalities an estimated $150 million annually to house pre-trial detainees.

References pending House bills that would reform the bail system by promoting non-financial release conditions such as court reminders, monitoring, and supervision for low flight-risk individuals.

Identifies community-oriented policing as a strategy that increases communication between police and citizens, builds trust, and enables information sharing to prevent crime.

Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Association of Counties, Michigan Sheriffs' Association, and Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.