Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan named interim Detroit police chief Todd Bettison as his top pick for the city's permanent chief of police.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan recommended his police chief choice to the City Council a week after three finalists were forwarded to him.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan officially recommends that city council appoint his former deputy mayor as the city's top cop.

Duggan was provided three candidates to choose from, including current interim chief Todd Bettison and two other men who have worked in law enforcement for decades.

Mayor Mike Duggan named former deputy mayor Todd Bettison as his pick for the city's next police chief. The big picture: Bettison is the interim police chief. He also served in the police department for nearly 30 years before becoming deputy mayor in 2022.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan named his preferred candidate for the city's next police chief. While it is city council that makes the final decision, Bettison has already served in the position as interim chief for months.