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Detroit Police Chief James Craig retires, and word is he’s eyeing running for Michigan Governor as a Republican. But there’s a hard reality.
Detroit Police Chief James Craig To Retire, May Be Running For Governor
Detroit, MI – Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced on Monday that he would be retiring on June 1 after eight years as the city’s top cop, but he wouldn’t confirm rumors that he’s considering a bid for Michigan governor.
Chief Craig called his retirement “bittersweet” after 44 years in law enforcement, WDIV reported.
Chief Craig stressed that he had made the decision to leave the department on his own, the Detroit Free Press reported.
“I’m leaving in a good place, I love this city and I love this state,” the police chief told reporters at a press conference on May 10.
Speculation begins on who could be tapped to replace DPD Chief James Craig
By Randy Wimbley and David Komer online producer
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Insiders talk about possible successors to retiring DPD Chief James Craig
The shockwaves of Detroit Police Chief James Craig s retirement announcement continue with many wondering who might replace him. Do they understand Black Lives Matter? Do they understand those issues that we ve got young African-Americans being killed and that is a platform that policing has got to understand now, said Willie Bell, board of police commissioners.
Those are just a few things the city s police commissioners are thinking about, as they ready the search to replace Craig.
Chief who for what?
Those are legitimate questions for those who don’t live in Detroit.
You see, Detroit Police Chief James Craig, who has been the top cop in Motown since 2013 and had 28 years under his holster on the L.A. Police Department, decided to retire. The word is that the current Democratic mayor, Mike Duggan, decided to go in a new direction, as they say, so the chief “retired.”
So, with nothing else to do, he’s running for governor.
And this is not some whimsical fancy. A key GOP insider reveals “Hollywood” (Craig’s nickname, because he likes being on camera) will soon hire a consultant, formulate his kitchen cabinet of close advisors, and ride a law-and-order horse into the Republican nomination and then take on you-know-who in the general election.
Chief Craig, candidate for governor? The idea has Republicans excited
Detroit s chief says he hasn t made a decision about running.
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DETROIT â After 44 years in law enforcement and more than seven leading the department in Michiganâs largest city, Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his retirement Monday, while rumors swirled about a potential run for governor in his near future.
When asked about campaign rumors during a press conference, Craig said he has ânot made that decision,â but added, âIâm not ruling it out.â
The state GOP has been seeking a top-tier candidate with strong name-recognition and wider appeal to challenge Governor Whitmer in the 2022 election. Craigâs name has been floated around as a potential Republican candidate.