Review of “Detroit 1-8-7” is Truthful. Word!

Mike Carlisle, a retired Detroit homicide detective gave a critique of the new police drama, “Detroit 1-8-7.” But in my never humble opinion, it is a pointed critique of not only the failed system of Democrat liberalism in Detroit politics, but also of an accomplice media who fails to report total anarchy – that is Detroit.

Here is Carlisle’s review:

"When asked to review this new series, I admit I was a little skeptical. As a retired Detroit homicide detective I generally don't watch cop shows, whether reality or Hollywood entertainment. But I was intrigued because this particular show revolves around the day-to-day activities of the Detroit Police Homicide Section.

I know this is fictional and for entertainment purposes, but from what I've heard, the producers tried to make this as close to reality as they could to showcase Detroit Homicide at work. That's fine, but I did notice a few irregularities.

The first thing I notice are the decent cars the detectives drive. "This can't be Detroit!" I said to myself.

This past Sunday I pulled up next to my old squad boss traveling on Eight Mile on his way to a homicide scene. He was still driving the old Chevy I used to drive for 10 years. He told me nothing's changed as I remarked about the condition of his vehicle.

I remember when one detective had to take the city bus to a scene because of the condition and lack of cars available.

Next thing is detectives finding a fingerprint on a spent bullet casing? Which produced a suspect? This type of forensic work takes weeks — and, in Detroit, months — to complete.

In my 10 years in homicide, I had only one fingerprint on a casing come back from the crime lab. It took eight months to get it. By the time I got the results, the killer had already been convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

And don't forget, Detroit doesn't even have a police lab anymore. It was shut down in September 2008 after an audit found an unacceptable error rate and poor quality controls.

Next: Interview of the suspects? I wish Detroit had those two-way mirrors.

Next: I noticed in one scene a helicopter in the air. Couldn't have been ours. Budget cuts got rid of them a long time ago.” - MC

Mike Carlisle retired in 2008 after 21 years with the Detroit Police Department, 10 of them in the Homicide Section. Carlisle — badge No. 4339 — was considered one of the finest homicide detectives in the city. He closed well above 50 percent of his cases, including a serial killer, in a city with more than 11,000 homicides dating back to 1960.

Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy when you go to a Lions, Tigers or Wings game doesn’t it? If you or your family members are killed in Detroit, the detectives will take a bus to the scene to gather evidence that will take 8 months to get analyzed.

And remember, if you are a CCW permit owner, YOU are breaking the law if you bring your weapon with you to defend yourself. Only liberals can make our constitutional rights illegal.

Meanwhile the local media reports on global warming protests, teacher union demands, electric cars and how much gas costs today. They ought to be ashamed of themselves.