Detroit Police Chief Retiring and Considering Run Against Gov. Whitmer
Detroit Police Chief James Craig is retiring from the force and weighing a run against controversial Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Craig’s retirement is effective June 1, after 44 years in law enforcement.
“We saw what happened to many chiefs across this country. Some were forced out, some retired because they didn’t feel supported and some were fired. I’m leaving in a good place. I love this city and I love this state,” Craig said during a press conference on Monday.
While Craig has not yet announced if he is running, sources told Fox 2 that an announcement should come in the next week or two — and he is expected to run as a Republican.
“I’m a lifelong public servant.
