Grand Rapids Police Department
Community updates: Thursday, Sept. 17
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-17-2020 under NEWS
Kent County Health Department urges COVID-19 caution among students as college-tied outbreaks emerge With colleges in and around Kent County reporting COVID-19 outbreaks among students and staff, the Kent County Health Department (KCHD) is urging...
Grand Rapids, Kent County leaders call for using COVID-19 relief funds toward anti-violence resources
by (Brett)
Submitted 09-04-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
A coalition of community leaders are calling for more resources to address Kent County's recent rise in shootings and thefts, which they say is directly tied to the pandemic. In a September 1 press conference organized by Grand Rapids Second...
Community updates: Tuesday, Aug. 25
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-25-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids’ police oversight department gives update on draft strategic plan, improved policing report Grand Rapids' year-old Office of Oversight and Public Accountability (OPA) gave an update to city commissioners on Tuesday, which...
Community updates: Tuesday, Aug. 11
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-11-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Police Department releases draft strategic plan to improve policing Grand Rapids Police Department's (GRPD) Chief Eric Payne released a draft of the department's three-year strategic plan on Friday, which aims to improve police-...
Community updates: Saturday, Aug. 1
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-01-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Police Department addresses city’s recent gun violence Grand Rapids Police Department's (GRPD) Chief Eric Payne addressed Grand Rapids' rise in gun violence and homicides this year on Friday, affirming that the department...
Community updates: Friday, July 24
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-24-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids hospitals, agencies open free clinic to serve people experiencing homelessness Six local organizations have joined together to provide free medical services for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Grand Rapids area. Called the...
Community updates: Wednesday, July 22
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-22-2020 under NEWS
Kent County Health Department reports slight decline in Kent County’s COVID-19 case growth Kent County’s rate of new COVID-19 cases has decreased slightly over the last week, the Kent County Health Department (KCHD) reported on Wednesday...
Community updates: Monday, July 20
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-20-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids leaders propose expanded mental health partnerships with police The City of Grand Rapids intends to expand partnerships between mental health professionals and the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD), it announced Monday. Within the...
Community updates: Monday, July 6
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-06-2020 under NEWS
Kent County hosting food distribution event for residents impacted by pandemic Kent County’s Community Action (KCAA) department will be hosting a food distribution event on Thursday, with more than 50 pounds of food available for those...
Community updates: Monday, June 29
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-29-2020 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids to start next phase of service reopenings, end break on metered parking on July 6 Following the holiday weekend, the City of Grand Rapids will resume walk-in service to City Hall offices and end its three-month break on metered...