Soon-to-be retired Detroit Police Chief James Craig looks back on his decorated career, capping off a profession spanning over four decades.

“He’s had a pretty good career already,” Rev. Sheffield said. “And if he doesn’t do anything else, he will still probably hear those words, job well done.”

“Look, I’m not an advocate for bad police, I demonstrated time and again,” Craig said. “I hold bad police accountable, but the vast majority of our men and women do it right.”

Local leaders across Metro Detroit are weighing in on the speculation that Detroit police chief James Craig is retiring and might be eyeing a run for Governor.

James Craig is set to announce his retirement as chief of the Detroit Police Department, according to sources.

DETROIT – Police officers respond to a wide variety of calls, and the reality is that they can’t be prepared for every type of situation. Craig said they respond to about 20 calls per day involving an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. The partnership between the police department and the health network will allow police officers to respond to the calls with a behavioral health specialist. Millions of Americans are affected by mental health conditions every year. Learning all you can about mental health is an important first step.

DETROIT – Detroit Police Chief James Craig provided an update on the barricaded gunman situation that happened Friday night. The press conference will began at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. It was held at Detroit Public Safety Headquarters. This live stream has now ended.

DETROIT Police chief James Craig is launching an investigation after a Detroit police scout car pushed through a crowd of protesters as the rear window was busted out. READ: Video captures Detroit police SUV drive through crowd of protestersCraig said the protest on Sunday night was mainly peaceful, but also said there was a group of agitators intent on causing destruction. Craig said 25 to 30 of the demonstrators started to get agitated when they were redirected on the presumed route. It was at that point we believe the back windows were shattered out and they thought they were being fired upon, Craig said. Fortunately it appears that no one was substantially injured.Watch the video above for the full report.

The idea behind Project Green Light is to use cameras linked to police to keep the community safe. 2 was to end Project Green Light. Now there are Project Green Light cameras all over the city. Beydoun said hes seen an increase in business because of Project Green Light. It will be up to them if Project Green Light continues or is shut down, Beydoun said.

DETROIT Thursday marks the seventh night of protests in Detroit against police brutality in the name of George Floyd. That officer, Derek Chauvin, is now facing a second-degree murder charge. Protesters declared victory Wednesday night after Detroit police let them march without enforcing the citys curfew. MORE: Protesters declare victory after Detroit police let them march without enforcing curfewThe protest on Thursday started in the afternoon at Detroit Police Department Headquarters. Watch the report from Local 4 News at 6 below:Watch coverage of protests across the country below:

DETROIT Young Detroiters have been garnering a lot of praise for their handling of some tense situations during the protests. One of the standouts has been a 22 year-old woman named Gabrielle Wilson. RELATED: Detroit authorities, community leaders working together to keep protests peacefulWilson has stood out for her strong message against police brutality and her ability to keep things calm. Wilson continues to work her shifts as a security guard and on no sleep, she continues to protest. Wilson has also stood out to Detroit film maker Stephen McGee.

DETROIT The outrage over George Floyds killing in Minneapolis has spilled over into violence around the country, but in Detroit, authorities and community leaders are working together to keep protests peaceful. From Detroit City Hall to the neighborhoods, people are making sure violence and vandalism is contained during protests. That success has a lot to do with the relationships police build with community leaders such as Maurice Hardwick, better known as Pastor Mo. Detroiters such as artists Trick Trick, Tray Little and Gabrielle Wilson all defended the city. You can hear from Bettison and Pastor Mo in Shawn Leys full video posted above.

DETROIT Police Chief James Craig said keeping the peace in Detroit is all about relationships, especially during some heated moments that are happening in the country. READ: Detroit Police Chief James Craig calls the death of George Floyd murderCraig said being open and honest is something he enforces within the department. Craig recently talked about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Coming from the Chief of Police, in a city as large as Detroit, and as black as Detroit, thats powerful. READ: Minnesota police arrest entire CNN TV crew covering George Floyd protests live on-air

DETROIT – A vehicle procession to salute frontline healthcare workers will be led by Detroit police on Friday. The procession is set to start from Henry Ford Hospital. Watch live here at 6 p.m.Detroit Police Chief James Craig is expected to speak after the procession.