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Speculation begins on who could be tapped to replace DPD Chief James Craig
By Randy Wimbley and David Komer online producer
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Insiders talk about possible successors to retiring DPD Chief James Craig
The shockwaves of Detroit Police Chief James Craig s retirement announcement continue with many wondering who might replace him. Do they understand Black Lives Matter? Do they understand those issues that we ve got young African-Americans being killed and that is a platform that policing has got to understand now, said Willie Bell, board of police commissioners.
Those are just a few things the city s police commissioners are thinking about, as they ready the search to replace Craig.
Detroit Fire Dept. investigating after 2 recent drunk driving incidents involving dept. members
Detroit Fire Commissioner Eric Jones said, for a second time this week, another one of their own has been placed on unpaid leave following an alcohol-related crash. In both cases, the employees face potential termination.
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(WXYZ) â Detroit Fire Commissioner Eric Jones said, for a second time this week, another one of their own has been placed on unpaid leave following an alcohol-related crash. In both cases, the employees face potential termination.
âThese incidents are going to be dealt with. The driver was arrested last night,â said Jones.
Detroit bolstering employee assistance program for firefighters struggling with stress
By Jack Nissen
Detroit bolstering employee assistance for fire department after reports of alcohol abuse within fire houses
Mayor Mike Duggan and Fire Commissioner Eric Jones addressed mounting concerns about firefighters responding to emergency cases while under the influence of alcohol Tuesday. The city and department is partnering with the local and national union leadership to better address the increased stress that firefighters are under during the pandemic.
In addition to conducting a 30-day environmental audit of the entire department, the city says it is partnering with local and national union leadership to bolster the employee assistance program offered to firefighters and other emergency responders.