Steve NeavlingFormer Detroit Police Chief James Craig in the city's real-time crime center. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, saying they aren’t committed to combating crime.“The Governor and Attorney General are focused on settling political scores rather than keeping our communities safe,” Craig said. The Republicans are Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy, Luce County Sheriff John Cischke, state House Speaker Jason Wentworth, former House Speaker Tom Leonard, Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker, and Sen. Tom Barrett. The Democrats are Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham and Gladwin County Sheriff Mike Shea.Democrats dismissed the plan as en empty public relations stunt.“In yet another example of James Craig putting politics first, he has once again sold Michiganders short in his Hollywood-like production to look tough on crime, Rodericka Applewhaite, spokesperson for the Michigan Democratic Party, said. “This isn’t leadership, it’s showmanship, and his empty ‘plan’ will do little to make Michigan any safer.”

Source: MetroXpress August 16, 2021 15:56 UTC