LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, on Monday issued the following statement, calling on Michigan State Police Director Col. James Grady to step down after the MSP Troopers Association reported more than 98% have no confidence in his failed leadership:
“The MSP troopers’ vote is a damning indictment of the current administration. It is undeniable that this is the absolute worst leadership our state police has ever seen and completely unacceptable for the troopers and public they serve. There needs to be a change at the top and that change needs to happen immediately. Col. Grady must step down or the governor must relieve him of his duties.
“At a time when too many elected officials are taking the sides of criminals and violent protesters like we have seen play out across the country this past weekend, it is important our troopers and law enforcement professionals know that their leaders have their backs.”
Earlier this year, the State Board of Ethics found that Grady and his chief deputy, Lt. Col. Aimee Brimacombe, improperly received more than $20,000 in bonuses.
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