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Report: Member of Detroit Police Department dies from COVID-19

The member of the department was a 38-year-old civilian dispatcher.

Credit: AP

In this Oct. 10, 2013 photo, a new Detroit Police cruiser, left, drives by the department's older version in Detroit. In summer 2013, the business community donated about $8 million for a new fleet of 100 police cruisers along with ambulances. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

DETROIT — A Detroit Police Department member has died from COVID-19, according to WYXZ.

The deceased member was a 38-year-old civilian dispatcher, WXYZ confirmed.

DPD Chief James Craig is expected to hold an 11 a.m. press conference Tuesday to discuss the department's loss.

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As of Monday, WXYZ reports more than 200 officers have self-quarantined. There were eight confirmed cases within the police department as of Sunday.

Detroit Police told WXYZ they may ask for the state's help as the number of police officers infected with COVID-19 continues to rise.

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