June 2021
Tuesday, June 1 is the last day for Detroit Police Chief James Craig after 44 years of service. In May, Chief Craig announced his retirement after 44 years of service.
Detroit
Police Chief James Craig To Retire Tuesday After 44 Years – CBS Detroit
(cbslocal.com)
August 2020
With all of the militant protests and rioting that continues to engulf the United States there is one city that continues to stay out of the violent fray and that is Detroit. Most people above the age of 50 know well of the troubled past that Detroit has faced especially in the 1960s.
Police Chief and Deputy Mayor James Craig (Born and raised in Detroit) has served the citizens of Detroit since 2013. I can honestly say without a doubt he is the best Police Chief that has been in Detroit since my 60 + years.
The man has such strong devotion to what is right and what is wrong and follows the law with the best common sense when it comes to troubling times. He doesn't cater the the political right or left and he sees the situation as it is and approaches the solution in a systemic process based on facts and street sense.
Example - Back in mid July Chief Craig's quick action (Within hours) in showing a video on all the local news channels of an assailant firing at police officers after fleeing from being arrested resulted in the person being killed. Prior to releasing the video social media as well as some of the major local networks were promoting another George Floyd situation in Detroit. Protesters began to gather but the Chief's quick response and leadership avoided the potential violent protest.
another example - https://www.mlive.com/news/2020/07/detroit-police-release-video-of-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-of-suspect-in-deadly-drive-by.html
Thanks Chief for the great work leadership and kudos to the brave men and women in your command.
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