LANSING, Mich. — Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Minority Vice Chair Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, on Tuesday issued the following statement, adding his voice to those demanding the resignation of Michigan State Police leaders after an overwhelming 98% of responding troopers vote no confidence in the director and his deputy:
“An astounding majority — over 1,000 of Michigan’s finest — have said that they have no confidence in their leaders. It has become alarmingly clear that Col. Grady and Lt. Col. Brimacombe’s failed leadership has disparaged the reputation of the Michigan State Police. I demand they step down immediately and urge the governor to relieve them of their duties if they do not resign voluntarily.”
The Michigan State Police Troopers Association recently polled its members asking if they had confidence in embattled MSP Director Col. James Grady and Deputy Director Lt. Col. Aimee Brimacombe. Only 1.52% — just 18 troopers — said yes, while 1,167 (98.48%) voted no.
