Bettison served as deputy mayor before taking on the role as interim police chief after the former chief left the department.

The Detroit City Council officially voted to approve Todd Bettison as the city's new police chief during Tuesday's meeting.

Bettison was appointed as interim chief in October and has been with the Detroit Police Department for the past 27 years.

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