Detroit Police Chief James Craig explained Friday why he would allow President Trump to deploy federal agents in Motor City if the protests turn violent.
“I think there has been a lot of partisan politics involved. We don’t have what is happening in Portland or Seattle. I understand that.” Craig told “Fox & Friends”, noting that the police department has handled protests for nine weeks so far.
“What we have and what we started with this administration at the end of December, I joined Attorney General Barr and all the heads of the Department of Justice and welcomed me in what was then called ‘Relentless Implantation’. What is happening now it’s just an improvement on what we’re already doing, ”said Craig.
“The increase in violence is not unique or isolated from Detroit, but we are seeing it in all major cities, Chicago, Los Angeles, and therefore this is an opportunity to really address what is happening and what is happening disturbingly, “Craig said.
LEGEND OF OPERATION: IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
Craig’s comments come a day after President Trump promised to deploy federal troops in various cities in the United States, including Detroit, to combat the increase in crime.
The “surge” of officers in troubled American cities is part of Operation Legend, named for 4-year-old LeGend Taliferro, who was shot dead while sleeping in a Kansas City apartment late last month, and is reportedly as federal police officers. I’ve already descended in Portland, Oregon, and Kansas City, Missouri.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP
Craig criticized the bail reform policy and the early release of prisoners due to COVID-19.
“Bail reform, that’s not going so well. My colleagues in other cities are talking about it, ”said Craig.
“They are reintroducing very violent suspects into our neighborhoods, so it is not surprising that we have this level of violence,” said Craig.
