Watch CBS News

Detroit Officers Return To Work After Undergoing Quarantine

MICHIGAN (CBS DETROIT) - More than 600 Detroit Police employees are returning to work after under going quarantine. 

Nearly 345 remain in quarantine, this is down from 500 on March 27.

Chief James Craig — who recovered from Covid-19 himself — said nine officers remain in the hospital and three have been released.

Craig says more officers are recovering day-by-day and units are coming back full force.

Three weeks ago a 911 operator and a police captain died from Covid-19 complications.

© 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.