The Detroit News.
Records show that each precinct runs a minimum of five marked patrol units during a shift.
These scout cars are supported by patrols from narcotics, gang squad, vice, carjacking and the headquarters surveillance unit. As for the Headquarters Surveillance Unit, the 80-plus members assigned do not stand guard over headquarters. They've brought in some of the most hardened criminals around. Another urban myth being spread is that the opening of casinos have caused shortages. In 1997 we had 33,444 reported vehicle thefts.