At approximately 3:30 PM on November 17, BDPS—who also dispatches for Pleasant Ridge PD and Huntington Woods DPS—received a call from a concerned citizen reporting a male, handcuffed behind his back, running near 10 Mile Road and Roanoke in the City of Oak Park. This information was immediately shared with Oak Park DPS and other local agencies.

It was later learned that two individuals, who were in custody and being transported, had assaulted a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) agent before fleeing on foot in the area. BDPS assisted by establishing a perimeter to help with the apprehension effort. Our department did not take any further action related to this specific situation beyond providing perimeter support. It is important to note that BDPS personnel were not involved in the original arrests and had no contact with the two individuals or with USCBP; therefore, we do not have additional information regarding that incident.

We want to reassure the community that BDPS routinely collaborates with surrounding local, state, and federal agencies in providing mutual aid across police, fire, and EMS operations. We understand and respect the concerns expressed by members of our community, and we remain committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals we are sworn to protect and serve. We will continue to work cooperatively with other agencies while upholding all legal obligations and acting in the best interest of our community.