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James Craig

Former Chief of Police for the City of Detroit & GOP Governor Leading Candidate for Michigan

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James Craig Biography

James Craig spent 44 years in law enforcement, starting out with the Detroit Police Department in 1977 and after a forced staffing reduction, joined the Los Angeles Police Department in 1981. Spending almost three decades rising through the ranks of the LAPD, Craig was responsible for overseeing many of the most violent areas in Los Angeles and achieved tremendous reductions in crime through implementing innovative strategies and building strong community partnerships.

Craig went on to serve as police chiefs in Portland, Maine, Cincinnati and was appointed as the 42nd Chief of the Detroit Police Department in 2013 during the city’s bankruptcy, the largest municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history. He is recognized for propelling the Detroit Police Department into 21st century policing standards and improving the public safety of Michigan’s largest city, which has been a key element in Detroit’s revival.

Throughout his tenure at DPD, Craig launched the Project Green Light, a public-private partnership aimed to reduce crime and the Real Time Crime Center. Craig has also been instrumental in changing the lives of those involved in gang and gun-violence through programs such as Cease Fire Detroit. He also established programs geared toward mentoring and empowering the youth of Detroit, such as The Brotherhood & Sisterhood Programs and Children's In Trauma Intervention Camp, known as C.I.T.I. Camp.

He was a leader of great integrity and accountability, striving to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the residents of Detroit. He designed the Neighborhood Police Officers Program, a very successful community-oriented initiative. Craig was also instrumental in developing the department's first-of-its-kind LGBTQ Liaison unit, an engagement effort that promotes open communication with members of the LGBTQ community throughout Detroit.

He is widely recognized for his leadership during the unrest of Summer 2020, as other cities around the country experienced looting, fires and riots.

Craig retired in 2021 and launched a gubernatorial campaign with a commitment to fix leadership in state government and institute an effective administration that fosters a collaborative environment to drive the vibrancy of the state’s economy and communities. Craig was the front-runner GOP candidate before being removed from the primary election ballot.

Craig has been asked to share his crisis leadership experiences at professional conferences and associations throughout the country including the National Sports Safety and Security Conference and NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police.

Featured twice on the cover of the National Rifle Association (NRA) America’s First Freedom magazine, appearances as a law enforcement expert on national news outlets include CNN, Fox News, Fox Business and Newsmax.

Recipient of the Champion of Change Award from the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

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Speaking Topics

    • Leadership
    • Story Telling
    • Placing issues
    • Mass Shootings
    • Police Officer Misconduct
    • Politics
    • Changing Police Culture
    • Law-abiding citizens

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    Speaking fees for James Craig, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that James Craig charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire James Craig, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

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James Craig

Former Chief of Police for the City of Detroit & GOP Governor Leading Candidate for Michigan

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Detroit, MI, USA
Speaking Fee:
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000
Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000
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Categories:
Activism, Leadership Speakers, Political Speakers, Social Justice, Virtual Speakers

James Craig Biography

James Craig spent 44 years in law enforcement, starting out with the Detroit Police Department in 1977 and after a forced staffing reduction, joined the Los Angeles Police Department in 1981. Spending almost three decades rising through the ranks of the LAPD, Craig was responsible for overseeing many of the most violent areas in Los Angeles and achieved tremendous reductions in crime through implementing innovative strategies and building strong community partnerships.

Craig went on to serve as police chiefs in Portland, Maine, Cincinnati and was appointed as the 42nd Chief of the Detroit Police Department in 2013 during the city’s bankruptcy, the largest municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history. He is recognized for propelling the Detroit Police Department into 21st century policing standards and improving the public safety of Michigan’s largest city, which has been a key element in Detroit’s revival.

Throughout his tenure at DPD, Craig launched the Project Green Light, a public-private partnership aimed to reduce crime and the Real Time Crime Center. Craig has also been instrumental in changing the lives of those involved in gang and gun-violence through programs such as Cease Fire Detroit. He also established programs geared toward mentoring and empowering the youth of Detroit, such as The Brotherhood & Sisterhood Programs and Children's In Trauma Intervention Camp, known as C.I.T.I. Camp.

He was a leader of great integrity and accountability, striving to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the residents of Detroit. He designed the Neighborhood Police Officers Program, a very successful community-oriented initiative. Craig was also instrumental in developing the department's first-of-its-kind LGBTQ Liaison unit, an engagement effort that promotes open communication with members of the LGBTQ community throughout Detroit.

He is widely recognized for his leadership during the unrest of Summer 2020, as other cities around the country experienced looting, fires and riots.

Craig retired in 2021 and launched a gubernatorial campaign with a commitment to fix leadership in state government and institute an effective administration that fosters a collaborative environment to drive the vibrancy of the state’s economy and communities. Craig was the front-runner GOP candidate before being removed from the primary election ballot.

Craig has been asked to share his crisis leadership experiences at professional conferences and associations throughout the country including the National Sports Safety and Security Conference and NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police.

Featured twice on the cover of the National Rifle Association (NRA) America’s First Freedom magazine, appearances as a law enforcement expert on national news outlets include CNN, Fox News, Fox Business and Newsmax.

Recipient of the Champion of Change Award from the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on James Craig and other top speakers and celebrities.

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James Craig Speaking Topics

    • Leadership
    • Story Telling
    • Placing issues
    • Mass Shootings
    • Police Officer Misconduct
    • Politics
    • Changing Police Culture
    • Law-abiding citizens

James Craig Videos

  • Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig to run as write-in candidate
    Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig to run as write-in candidate
  • Former Detroit police chief, James Craig, to make first political
    Former Detroit police chief, James Craig, to make first political
  • Black History Month: Detroit Police Chief James Craig has message
    Black History Month: Detroit Police Chief James Craig has message
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  • How to book James Craig?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like James Craig for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for James Craig, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for James Craig or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book James Craig?

    Speaking fees for James Craig, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that James Craig charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire James Craig, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for James Craig?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like James Craig for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book James Craig for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent James Craig or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for James Craig or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

James Craig is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as. The estimated speaking fee range to book James Craig for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. James Craig generally travels from Detroit, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are S. Lee Merritt, Maya Wiley, Damian Pelliccione, Tania Israel and Brandon Wolf. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James Craig for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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James Craig Speaking Topics

    • Leadership
    • Story Telling
    • Placing issues
    • Mass Shootings
    • Police Officer Misconduct
    • Politics
    • Changing Police Culture
    • Law-abiding citizens

James Craig Speaker Videos

  • Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig to run as write-in candidate
    Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig to run as write-in candidate
    Former Detroit police chief, James Craig, to make first political
    Former Detroit police chief, James Craig, to make first political
  • Black History Month: Detroit Police Chief James Craig has message
    Black History Month: Detroit Police Chief James Craig has message
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