Todd Perkins For The People

05/05/2026

Two dozen families and counting have reached out to share their own experiences with police overstepping, acting illegally, harming instead of helping.

What happened to Carnell Givens and the Hall family is not an isolated incident. This is happening in our communities every day.

The Perkins Law Group was built for this moment. We stand on the side of the law and we will fight for you.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of an unlawful search, a warrantless entry, excessive force, or a false arrest, do not stay silent. Reach out to us today.

Your rights matter. Your story matters. And we are ready to listen.

📞 Call or DM us to schedule a consultation.

The Perkins Law Group is Detroit

05/04/2026

Since this story broke last week, we have received at least two dozen similar calls for help. Police overstepping, acting illegally, harming instead of helping. The Perkins Law Group stands on the side of the law and vows to protect people from illegal overreach.

If you or someone you love needs help, please reach out to us:

Perkins Law Group: (313) 964-1702

04/30/2026

You have seen the video. Now hear the story behind it.

This is my client, Carnell Givens. On April 2nd, Detroit police were chasing a young man they suspected of a curfew violation. That man ran into Carnell's home.

Carnell did everything right. He told officers there were kids inside. He put his hands up. He opened the door. He tried to talk to them.

Twenty police cars pulled up. And they beat him anyway.

In his own home. Hands up. No warrant. No crime committed.

We are suing the City of Detroit and every officer involved. Because what you saw in that video is not a mistake. It is a pattern. And the people of this city deserve better.

If this happened to you, call my office.

📞 The Perkins Law Group — Detroit

04/29/2026

I have spent my career standing between power and the people it preys on. Today, I am proud to stand with two Metro Detroit families who refused to be silenced.

Carnell Givens. Willie and Sandra Hall. Different families. Different cities. Same story: Detroit police and Warren police forced their way into their homes without warrants, used excessive force against innocent people, and then filed felony charges to cover it up.

Every single charge was dismissed.

This is not a coincidence. This is a pattern. And patterns have to be confronted.

I am filing federal civil rights lawsuits on behalf of both families and I am calling on anyone else who has experienced this kind of abuse at the hands of Michigan law enforcement to come forward.

Your home is your sanctuary. The Constitution protects it. And I will too.

📞 The Perkins Law Group — Detroit

Two multi-million-dollar civil lawsuits have been filed against police departments in Detroit and Warren following allegations that officers entered homes without warrants. Both cases claim unlawful entry and excessive use of force.

04/22/2026

After getting more than 300,000 views on the last podcast - we did it again! We're talking more practical knowledge about guns, and our love for the hood.

3 likes. "Let's Talk Legal Ep 11 Brings Back Esq Todd Russel Perkins"

04/16/2026

Crime is down in Detroit... and the conversation around public safety is changing.
Hear directly from Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison on what’s working and what’s next on Perkins for the People with Attorney Todd Perkins.
Watch now... links in the comments 📢

04/15/2026

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison has been clear: if we want safer communities, we have to invest in the people doing the work.

That means fighting for better pay, stronger support, and real opportunities for the next generation of officers.

Now, that commitment is showing up in a big way, new DPD officers are starting at **$60,000–$90,000 after completing the academy.**

Learn more about joining Detroit’s Finest: joindetroitsfinest.org

04/14/2026

I grew up in a time when seeing a police car made people nervous.

As a kid, I remember the stress. People would see the lights and run, sometimes out of fear, sometimes just because that’s what you thought you were supposed to do.
What we’re seeing now is a real cultural shift in the city of Detroit.

More people are starting to see officers as part of the community, not separate from it.
We’re seeing growth in our neighborhoods. Businesses are coming back. Crime is going down. This is a great thing!

Listen to the whole podcast episode - links in the comments.

Detroit Police Department

04/13/2026

Detroit is seeing real drops in crime, but it didn’t happen by accident.

From data-driven strategies to proactive policing, Detroit Chief Todd Bettison shares what’s behind the numbers.

Watch the full breakdown on Perkins for the People. Links are in the comments.

Detroit Police Department

04/13/2026

Too many preventable tragedies come down to one thing: lack of basic gun safety.
On my latest podcast episode... Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison talks about why education matters, and why we all need to do better.
Full episode is live. Links are in the comments.

03/23/2026

Too many foster youth age out at 18 straight into homelessness. That’s why We Care Foster Care is doing things differently.
In my conversation with Alexis Ramsey, we talked about container housing + VR training in skilled trades, giving kids real pathways to stability, not just survival.
This is what innovation looks like. Podcast links are in the comments.