LOCAL · MI · 2010-2012
Ralph Godbee
Detroit PD Commissioner / Chief · Michigan
On the record
Resigned amid extramarital affair
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Ralph Godbee (—) was Michigan's Detroit PD Commissioner / Chief of Detroit 2010–2012 (2 years). Took office after Warren Evans; succeeded by James Craig. Departure context: Resigned amid extramarital affair. Same-year political environment (2010): Governor Jennifer Granholm; Attorney General Mike Cox; Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land. Later filed for federal office (FEC ID H2MI13238: House).
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Others who held this office in Michigan
- James White (2021-present)
- James Craig (2013-2021)
- Warren Evans (2008-2009)
- Ella Bully-Cummings (2003-2008)
- Jerry Oliver (2002-2003)