Updated: Tuesday, 10:05 a.m.-- The Cincinnati Enquirer reported Chief James Craig confirmed he’s leaving Cincinnati and offered a glimpse into how he made the decision. The paper reported he'll stay on the department in Ohio for 30 days to help facilitate a transition.
Updated: Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. -- Emergency Manager Kevin Orr issued a statement:
Let me first thank and commend Chief Chester Logan for his decades of service to the city. Chief Logan has selflessly returned from his well-deserved retirement to help lead the Detroit Police Department and we should all be grateful for that.
"Public safety is, of course, a paramount concern. This is why I am very excited that Chief James Craig of Cincinnati has accepted our offer to be the next chief of the Detroit Police Department. Chief Craig understands the needs of a large, urban police force having coming up through the ranks of the Los Angeles Police Department and having been the top-cop in Portland, Maine and Cincinnati. His accomplishments in and accolades for reducing crime and improving community-police relations precede him. But just as important is the fact that Chief Craig is a Detroiter. He's a graduate of Cass Technical High School and the Detroit Police Academy and served as a Detroit police officer.
"Chief Craig brings the experience we need to lead the Department and expedite its exit from federal oversight. He will build bridges with the community and brings with him a proven track record of fighting and reducing crime."
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It appeared to be his for the taking. And apparently he is taking.
WXYZ reports that Cincinnati Police Chief James Craig, a native Detroiter, will become Motown's newest police chief.
WXYZ reports that he plans to make the announcement at at a news conference in Cincinnati Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.
