James Craig’s Law-and-Order Pitch Finds Support — and Sparks Concern — in Detroit’s Mayoral Race

James Craig’s Law-and-Order Pitch Finds Support — and Sparks Concern — in Detroit’s Mayoral Race

Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORK 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 Crai…