Detroit Police Chief James Craig discusses his approach to race relations
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Denzel Washington has been applauded for his positive remarks about police amid heightened scrutiny about policing in America. The actor spoke about what it s like playing law enforcement characters in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement during a recent interview and Detroit Police Chief James Craig has returned the favor. I never forgot that eight-hour ride-along with [Washington.] And I got to tell you, I applaud you, an A-list actor, a professional steps up and acknowledges, Craig told Fox & Friends on Wednesday, February 3 in response to Washington s remarks.
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World Socialist Web Site, attorneys representing the City of Detroit, Mayor Mike Duggan, Detroit Police Chief James Craig and several police officers filed a countersuit against DWB protesters for “civil conspiracy,” inciting riots, destroying public property and other “illegal acts” on September 25.
Protesters march in a rally in Detroit, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The countersuit was part of the city’s response to a lawsuit filed by DWB in August that resulted in the imposition of a temporary restraining order against the use by Detroit Police Department (DPD) officers of excessive force against demonstrators.
"It would be very difficult for an individual or a group to penetrate that, they will be met very quickly with a certain response," Craig said. "So I think what you see today certainly should've been in place, or at least partially in place, during the day when the interaction took place.