DETROIT, July 30, 2025 ~ As Detroit grapples with a summer surge in gun violence, former police chief and mayoral candidate James Craig is doubling down on a familiar message: safety first. But while his tough-on-crime stance resonates with many residents, critics warn that his approach risks alienating communities already wary of over-policing.
In a recent interview on 760 WJR’s “‘JR Afternoon,” James Craig responded to a string of violent incidents — including the tragic shooting of a six-year-old boy — with a call for renewed urgency in public safety. “We can never accept it,” Craig said. “We just have to set a tone, be firm in the tone, because people need to believe you’re there to protect.”
His message, rooted in his tenure as Detroit’s police chief, has struck a chord with many voters who remember his no-nonsense leadership style. “I run into Detroiters every day who say, ‘Chief, I miss you. Things are just not the same,’” he told host Ryan Ermanni…