DETROIT – Detroit Police Chief James Craig is also the city's deputy mayor, but one group is saying it's too much for one person to handle and they want him to step down.

Many people don't know that Craig wears two very important hats in Detroit.

The Detroit Coalition Against Police Brutality claims the chief can't focus on his department and manage the duties as deputy mayor. Craig said the allegations are absurd.

"I reject any notion by (Detroit Coalition Against Police Brutality spokesman) Kenneth Reed and any coalition that this department is out of control," Craig said.

"If you want to be into politics and stuff, and you might want to look at running for mayor for mayor in 2021, well, go in that direction," Reed said. "Leave that job and leave it to someone who will be singularly focused on serving the interests of the citizens of Detroit."

"The only politics I have is one of serving the people of this city," Craig said.

The coalition is speaking out after the death of 15-year-old Damon Grimes, who was killed in an ATV crash after being hit by a stun gun during a chase with a Michigan State Police trooper. The MSP trooper has been suspended.

"What I would like to say to the chief is simply this: 'Get a rein on your officers. They need more training it appears. Some of them,'" Reed said.

"We're talking about a specific incident involving the Michigan State Police," Craig said. "I wonder, did Mr. Reed call for a change in leadership at the State Police?"

Craig went on to say that it was under his leadership that an independent investigation into the pursuit was ordered.

The coalition reiterated Tuesday that they're not anti-police, but anti-police brutality.

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