In response to recent block-party-shooting incidents that left 2 people dead and 19 injured, the #Detroit Police Department will be implementing a new strategy to address this public safety concern.
Neighborhood parties are legal and do not need a permit if they are confined to the house and the backyard, and the music and noise are not unreasonably disturbing the neighbors, according to the city.
However, neighborhood parties become illegal if:
▪️ Cars are parked on sidewalks, lawns, or illegally on the street.
▪️ Attendees begin loitering in public areas or otherwise interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
▪️ Music and noise are excessive, especially after 10:00 PM.
▪️ Youths unaccompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult violate curfew:
- 15 and under after 10 PM.
- 17 and under after 11 PM.
To address illegal block party activity, the City and DPD will be implementing the following measures:
- Deploy New Neighborhood Response Team:
- DPD will begin deploying a Neighborhood Response Team this weekend, with a police car in each precinct dedicated to the early detection of illegal block parties.
- The Neighborhood Response Team cars will be supported by a central team of 80 officers who will be called in to prevent threats to neighborhood safety from illegal block parties. These units will locate block parties, provide warnings where appropriate, and take enforcement action to shut down illegal events if necessary.
- Priority 1 Response to 911 Calls:
- Chief James White has directed DPD that all 911 calls regarding illegal block party activity will be dispatched as Priority 1 runs, meaning it will be the fastest response time.
- Prosecute Property Owners and Hosts of Illegal Block Parties: Homeowners and party hosts for illegal block parties. Disturbing the Peace and Disorderly Conduct are violations of the Detroit City Code, subject to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine.
You can legally host a block party by filing an application on the city website.
