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Detroit City Police Department

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Detroit City Police Department (DCPD) or Detroit Police Department (DPD) is the primary law enforcement organization of Detroit in Detroit: Become Human. The organization played a vital role in uncovering the issue of deviancy and the consequential Deviant Revolution. Its main office is the DPD Central Station.

History[]

The Detroit City Police Department (DPD) was founded in 1865 and grew rapidly alongside the city. By the 2020s, the department faced the challenge of combating the Red Ice drug epidemic. In response, the Red Ice Task Force was established in 2027, as Detroit became the epicenter of the drug’s distribution.

Red Ice Epidemic[]

On February 3, 2028, the task force made a major breakthrough, arresting more high-profile dealers and suppliers than any other state—over 50 in total— and seizing $500,000 worth of Red Ice. This success was largely due to Hank Anderson, who led the operation. As a result, Anderson was promoted to lieutenant, becoming the youngest to achieve this rank. Despite the task force’s early successes, Red Ice continued to spread nationwide, and the department struggled to contain its distribution.

In 2031, Michigan authorized the use of police androids, and the DPD reluctantly incorporated male PC200 and female PM700 models from CyberLife. These androids were primarily assigned to minor duties, such as patrolling, guarding, and observation. Key positions—such as detectives, SWAT, riot police, and leadership roles—remained human-dominated. Human officers often viewed androids with suspicion and distrust, mirroring the U.S. Army’s sentiments. The department also employed drones extensively to monitor crime.

On November 23, 2031, after a lengthy investigation led by Anderson, the DPD seized nearly a ton of Red Ice hidden in the hold of a boat—marking the largest drug bust in Detroit’s history.

Deviant Investigation[]

On August 15, 2038, DPD patrol officers responded to a disturbance at the Phillips' apartment. What began as a routine call escalated into a hostage situation when the family's android, Daniel, fatally injured several officers and took Emma Phillips hostage. Under political pressure, the department deployed CyberLife’s prototype detective android, RK800 "Connor," to assist. The crisis ended with Emma Phillips’s rescue and Daniel’s termination, either by Connor or SWAT snipers. Officer Miles Wilson was saved, thanks to Connor's intervention.

Three months later, DPD officers discovered the brutal murder of Carlos Ortiz, who had been killed by his android. Lieutenant Hank Anderson, now disgraced, was assigned to the case, once again assisted by Connor. After retrieving Anderson from a bar, the duo investigated Ortiz's home, eventually finding his traumatized android hiding in the attic. The android was taken into custody and, following an intense interrogation, confessed. However, tensions escalated when Detective Gavin Reed attempted to destroy the android. Lieutenant Anderson intervened, forcing Reed to leave. Soon after, Ortiz’s android committed suicide in its holding cell.

With the deviant crisis growing, Captain Jeffrey Fowler assigned Anderson to lead the investigation, supported by Connor. Following a trail of deviant activity, the duo attempted to apprehend AX400, a deviant android named Kara, and her ward, Alice, in Camden. Despite an extensive search, Kara and Alice managed to escape.

The investigation soon led to another deviant, Rupert. The duo stormed Rupert’s hideout, but he escaped after a dramatic rooftop chase. In a critical moment, Connor chose to save Anderson from falling, allowing Rupert to get away. Anderson thanked his android partner for prioritizing his safety.

Later, Anderson and Connor were called to a murder at Eden Club, a known hotspot for deviant androids. After discovering that two deviant "Tracis" were involved, Connor managed to subdue them, but errors in his programming led him to let the androids go. Anderson approved of Connor’s decision, despite the loss of potential leads.

On November 8, 2038, the investigation took a significant turn when the Jericho deviants hijacked Stratford Tower’s news station. At the scene, FBI Agent Richard Perkins took over, creating tension between federal and local law enforcement. Connor identified a rogue android responsible for the attack and neutralized it, though Anderson was disappointed at the lack of further evidence. Meanwhile, the injured deviant Simon remained hidden at the tower.

Desperate for answers, Anderson and Connor visited CyberLife’s former CEO, Elijah Kamski. Kamski offered them a clue in exchange for Connor executing a Chloe android. Connor refused, intriguing Kamski, who gave subtle hints about Connor’s programming.

With the case nearing a dead end and Connor at risk of decommissioning, he persuaded Anderson to create a diversion, allowing him to infiltrate the precinct’s evidence locker. There, Connor tricked Daniel into revealing Jericho’s location. When Detective Reed confronted him, Connor knocked him out and evaded Perkins to continue his mission.

Deviant Revolution[]

By November 11, the DPD was overwhelmed by the escalating Deviant Revolution. With Detroit under martial law, all police androids were deactivated, leaving human officers to assist the FBI and U.S. Army in evacuating civilians and hunting down deviant androids. SWAT units were deployed alongside the military to round up and eliminate deviant threats. In the event of a peaceful resolution, the DPD resumed operations after martial law was lifted, following negotiations between deviant leaders and the U.S. Government. However, if the revolution turned violent, the DPD was likely disbanded as its forces were overwhelmed, forcing U.S. Army units to retreat to Fort Wayne for a counter-offensive.

Personnel[]

Mentioned personnel:

  • Police Officer #1379
  • Police Officer #3728
  • Police Officer #4703
  • Police Officer #4761
  • Police Officer #9401
  • Police Officer #9704

**All officers, excluding Lt. Hank Anderson, Officers M. Wilson, Chris Miller and SWAT Captain Allen are presumed KIA during the dirty bomb ending)

Police units[]

  • Red Ice Task Force (potentially inactive; November 2038)
  • Detroit SWAT unit (potentially inactive; November 2038)
  • Android unit (inactive; November 2038)
  • Riot unit (potentially inactive; November 2038)
  • Homicide unit (potentially inactive; November 2038)
  • CSI unit (potentially inactive; November 2038)
  • Drone unit (potentially inactive; November 2038)
  • Patrol unit (potentially inactive; November 2038)

Stations[]

Gallery[]

References[]

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