Wayne County Prosecutor Mike Duggan is reviewing investigators' reports to determine if Detroit Police Chief Jerry Oliver will face charges for having an unregistered gun in his suitcase, Local 4 reported.

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Chief Says He's Authorized To Carry Weapon

The Transportation Safety Administration found the weapon in Oliver's checked luggage, confiscated it and then turned it over to airport police, the station reported.

Oliver was paged and asked if it was his weapon, according to Local 4. He said it was and was told he needed to sign some papers. According to reports, Oliver said he was worried about missing his flight, so he left the gun behind. He was allowed to continue on his flight to Philadelphia.

When questioned about the incident, Oliver said, "I'm a sworn police officer. I'm certified. I can carry a gun."

But, Local 4 learned that his statement might not be true.

Oliver is apparently not a certified police officer in the state of Michigan, according to the station's reports.

The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards told Local 4 that Oliver has applied for certification, but it has not yet been approved.

Without certification, under state law, Oliver would need a permit to carry a weapon. A spokesman for the Wayne County Gun Board told Local 4 that Oliver has never applied for a permit to carry a gun.

Oliver reportedly said he carries a small, .22-caliber automatic handgun every day. Local 4 learned that's an apparent violation of departmental regulations, which state that officers are supposed to carry at least a .38- or larger-caliber weapon.

Oliver faces a possible fine from the Transportation Security Administration.