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Mayor Mary Sheffield joins Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison for Walk a Mile Wednesday

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield walked alongside the chief and got up close and personal with her community.

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CBS News· Jul 30, 3:12 AMMayor Mary Sheffield joins Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison for Walk a Mile Wednesday

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