Detroit Police Chief James Craig 1-on-1 about his career, critics and his future
"One of the things I had a grand opportunity for is, to tell the Detroit story last year and even this year, because people wanted to know why didn't Detroit burn," Craig said. "We start first with the men and women of the department that were committed relentlessly, that not only kept the protesters safe but the people who live in this city."
"One of the things I had a grand opportunity for is, to tell the Detroit story last year and even this year, because people wanted to know why didn't Detroit burn," Craig said. "We start first with the men and women of the department that were committed relentlessly, that not only kept the protesters safe but the people who live in this city."
Detroit man charged in fatal gas station triple shooting
Timothy Charles McGhee Jr, 22, was charged by Prosecutor Kym Worthy Saturday in the fatal shooting of Morgan Dawkins, 19, and the non-fatal shooting of Angel Davis, 19, and Tyree Harris, 28.
Timothy Charles McGhee Jr, 22, was charged by Prosecutor Kym Worthy Saturday in the fatal shooting of Morgan Dawkins, 19, and the non-fatal shooting of Angel Davis, 19, and Tyree Harris, 28.
Missing father and 4-year-old son found safe
Christopher Keith and his son Jaylan Rose were last seen Saturday, May 22, 2021 in the 4500 block of Sheridan street according to the paternal grandmother.
Christopher Keith and his son Jaylan Rose were last seen Saturday, May 22, 2021 in the 4500 block of Sheridan street according to the paternal grandmother.
Keith Appling, former MSU player, named as suspect in fatal shooting
Detroit Police are searching for former MSU basketball star Keith Appling, naming him the suspect in a fatal shooting that happened on Saturday
Detroit Police are searching for former MSU basketball star Keith Appling, naming him the suspect in a fatal shooting that happened on Saturday
James Craig on new interim chief James White: No reservations
"Our profession is in a crisis and it’s going to take people in leadership positions or people in seats of influence, to stand up and denounce the rhetoric to support the men and women who face danger each and every day," Craig said.
"Our profession is in a crisis and it’s going to take people in leadership positions or people in seats of influence, to stand up and denounce the rhetoric to support the men and women who face danger each and every day," Craig said.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan names James White as interim police chief after Craig retires
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has named James White as the police department's interim chief when James Craig retires June 1.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has named James White as the police department's interim chief when James Craig retires June 1.
2 men shot, 1 dead while sitting in the car on Shaftsbury street,
Detroit Police are looking for a man who shot two people on Detroit's westside while sitting in a car; one man died.
Detroit Police are looking for a man who shot two people on Detroit's westside while sitting in a car; one man died.
Four people in serious condition after being shot on Detroit's west side
The Detroit Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting involving four people including two teens. All victims are in temporary serious condition.
The Detroit Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting involving four people including two teens. All victims are in temporary serious condition.
Speculation begins on who could be tapped to replace DPD Chief James Craig
"I think right now you take someone, not necessarily from the current rank, but someone who's been a part of DPD in the past," said Steve Dolunt, retired Assistant police chief. "For instance, a James White, Elvin Barren, Eric Jones, even a Renee Hall, who was a chief in Dallas.
"I think right now you take someone, not necessarily from the current rank, but someone who's been a part of DPD in the past," said Steve Dolunt, retired Assistant police chief. "For instance, a James White, Elvin Barren, Eric Jones, even a Renee Hall, who was a chief in Dallas.
Chief James Craig 1-on-1 discusses leadership, being a Republican and his future
"A lot of the calls, text messages, have come from both conservatives and liberals, Republicans and Democrats. (They said) we support you as a person. We evaluate you with what you've done, you've always been transparent, you've always been honest."
"A lot of the calls, text messages, have come from both conservatives and liberals, Republicans and Democrats. (They said) we support you as a person. We evaluate you with what you've done, you've always been transparent, you've always been honest."
Retiring DPD Chief James Craig leaves city looking to fill big void
"We still are dealing with a lot of violence as is every big city in the country," Duggan said. "This is not going to be a period of time where we tread water. I am expecting an interim chief to come in and be very aggressive in dealing with the gun violence."
"We still are dealing with a lot of violence as is every big city in the country," Duggan said. "This is not going to be a period of time where we tread water. I am expecting an interim chief to come in and be very aggressive in dealing with the gun violence."
Detroit Police Chief James Craig retiring effective June 1
Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced on Monday that he's retiring from the police department after almost 44 years in law enforcement.
Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced on Monday that he's retiring from the police department after almost 44 years in law enforcement.
Weighing political future, Detroit Police Chief James Craig to retire Monday
Sources confirmed with FOX 2 last week that Detroit's police chief was planning to retire from his post on Monday and is considering a run for governor as a Republican.
Sources confirmed with FOX 2 last week that Detroit's police chief was planning to retire from his post on Monday and is considering a run for governor as a Republican.
2 Detroit firefighters involved in accidents while under the influence of alcohol resign
Detroit Fire commissioner says he is outraged at the behavior of the fire chief who was in an accident after being intoxicated.
Detroit Fire commissioner says he is outraged at the behavior of the fire chief who was in an accident after being intoxicated.
18-year-old shot after verbal altercation in Detroit
A teen is in critical condition after being shot by a 24-year-old man Saturday night.
A teen is in critical condition after being shot by a 24-year-old man Saturday night.
Detroit Police investigating after 20-year-old is fatally shot on Detroit's east side
Detroit Police are investigating after an early morning shooting on Detroit's east side Saturday.
Detroit Police are investigating after an early morning shooting on Detroit's east side Saturday.
One dead, another critically injured by vehicle while crossing the street in Detroit
A 28-year-old man has died from his injuries while crossing W. 7 Mile Road early Sunday morning.
A 28-year-old man has died from his injuries while crossing W. 7 Mile Road early Sunday morning.
54-year-old fatally shot on Detroit's east side Friday night
A 34-year-old suspect was arrested after killing a 54-year-old man Friday night.
A 34-year-old suspect was arrested after killing a 54-year-old man Friday night.
Officer and women in stable condition after crash on I-94 Saturday night
Officers crash into a car on the I-94 freeway Saturday night while driving a woman to the hospital after a medical emergency.
Officers crash into a car on the I-94 freeway Saturday night while driving a woman to the hospital after a medical emergency.
One person killed, another injured in double shooting on Detroit's east side
The Detroit Police are still investigating what happened in the 13400 block of Hasse street Friday night where one person was shot and killed, another injured.
The Detroit Police are still investigating what happened in the 13400 block of Hasse street Friday night where one person was shot and killed, another injured.