Detroit cop who called Border Patrol sues city to keep her job, says she did not violate policy

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 517

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Detroit police Sgt. Denise Wallet, a 27-year Detroit police veteran, has filed a suit against the city of Detroit, arguing that the decision to suspend her without pay after she contacted U.S. Border Patrol agents during an arrest was a violation of her due process rights.

Wallet is one of two Detroit Police Department officers currently suspended without pay for allegedly coordinating with federal Border Patrol agents against department policy. Chief of Police Todd …

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