ship with Bettison, telling Local 4 he only contacts the chief when a police issue is involved.

 To say that we have had a long-standing relationship does not give him the ability to violate my First Amendment right,  Smith said.

Phone seizure, retaliation claims

Smith told Local 4 that Detroit police officers seized his cellphone last month in retaliation.

He said the phone was later returned, but that some of its contents had been deleted.

Bettison denied the seizure was connected to the phone call, telling Local 4 it stemmed from a separate police report in which a woman alleged Smith threatened her life - and that the investigation began before their Aug. 5 phone call.

Chief accuses Smith of doxing, threatening officers

Bettison told Local 4 that Smith has doxed him, Assistant Chief Hayes and others within the department - posting their personal addresses on social media.

The chief said Smith posted both of his home addresses - one in Farmington Hills, where his wife and child live, and one in downtown Detroit.

 I have people calling me concerned for my safety. Now, I'm OK. I'm the chief of police. I can protect myself. But my family - my wife is terrified of Jahdante Smith,  Bettison told Local 4.

Bettison also played a video during the interview that he said Smith posted to Facebook, in which Smith can be heard saying:  I can't wait to take your boss' badge. I'm going to take it. I'm going to take him and a couple of DC badges, and some of y'all too. I can't wait. P----. See you on the flip side. I'm a bad man. I do not play. P----. 

Smith told Local 4 that posting the information is his First Amendment right - and that he is the one who feels threatened.

 That is untrue. I don't know when he said I was doxing and threatening him,  Smith said.  I've been followed by the Detroit Police Department for at least 2 weeks before this alleged warrant was signed. 

Smith told Local 4 he did post information about campaign donations - but said that is all publicly available information.

He said he's still pursuing legal action and believes more information will emerge publicly.

Investigation handed to outside agency

Bettison told Local 4 that DPD has turned the investigation into the alleged threats and doxing over to an outside agency to avoid a conflict of interest - though he declined to name the agency.

Local 4 reached out to Michigan State Police, who confirmed they are not involved. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office had not responded to Local 4's inquiry at the time of publication.

 Anything involving Jahdante Smith or Marvin Walker is not being handled by the Detroit Police Department. It is now being handled by other entities,  Bettison said.

Smith told Local 4 he has not been notified of any new investigation into him.

No regrets - and a warning to Smith

When asked by Local 4 whether he regretted making the call or overstepped, Bettison said no.

 The same thing that has made me the people's chief by being accessible, having my number available, is what has had the community wrap their arms around me,  Bettison said.  But now I have to be a little bit more careful as far as allowing individuals to have access to me. 

Bettison also directed a public message at Smith regarding an active warrant out of Oakland County, which was confirmed by Local 4 through court records.

 Tell Jahdante Smith, give him this message: He should turn himself in to the Oakland County Sheriff's Department because he has an outstanding warrant for child support,  Bettison said.

Smith declined to comment on the warrant when asked by Local 4.

Local 4 is still awaiting records requests made last month regarding the DPD investigation into Smith.

On Friday, Local 4 again attempted to interview the Mayor about this, but her team declined.