Grand Rapids Police Department
Grand Rapids begins race-based review of traffic stops
by (arcarpenter)
Submitted 08-31-2016 under NEWS
Interactions between police officers and people of color have drawn national attention lately, and the City of Grand Rapids is taking pro-active measures. The city has hired Lamberth Consulting to perform a widespread review of traffic stops...
City of Grand Rapids launches new bicycle safety education campaign
by (GRTV)
Submitted 05-10-2016 under NONPROFITS
Yesterday, the City of Grand Rapids launched Driving Change, its largest effort to educate motorists, bicyclists, and the community on how everyone can share the road safely. “Grand Rapids actually has a crash rate [between cars and bicycles]...
GRPD rifle purchase splits Commissioners, residents
by (nathanslauer)
Submitted 12-17-2015 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids City Commission voted in favor of a plan to allow the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) to acquire new rifles on December 15, in a split vote of 5-2. The decision received a mixed response, with attendees split over the role of...Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Celebrate Community Heroes!
by (grpl)
Submitted 04-14-2015 under
Come talk to the real-life heroes that live and work in Grand Rapids. Explore the vehicles and tools they use in their work on display in the streets in front of the Main Library and the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Grand Rapids Fire and...
First neighborhood summit to encourage residents to voice priorities for their communities
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 02-24-2015 under NEWS
The city of Grand Rapids will be introducing Strong Neighborhoods, Strong City, a neighborhood summit, on March 13. The first of its kind, the summit invites citizens from all over the city to come gather to discuss how to make their particular...
New police chief notes lowering recidivism rates; continues to seek ways to lower rates further
by (Lee Bloomquist)
Submitted 12-17-2014 under NEWS
"Your question is timely,” says our new Chief David Rahinsky of the Grand Rapids Police Department when presented with accounts of remarkably low rates of recidivism among participants in a Peace Education Program at San Antonio’s...
City Commission hears public comment about police body camera implementation
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-03-2014 under NEWS
Over 20 concerned citizens took to the podium at last night's City Commission meeting to voice their thoughts on the proposed implementation of the use of police body cameras for patrol officers. The policy proposal was initiated by LINC...
Dyer-Ives presents The Interrupters: A Review
by (crestongr)
Submitted 03-07-2013 under NONPROFITS
By Jonathan S. After a series of shooting deaths in the Grand Rapids area starting back in November of 2012, and culminating with the shooting death of an elderly Kentwood couple in December, residents, police and politicians began to look for...
GR Police Department K-9 Unit to be honored at K-9 Cabaret
by (mullmer)
Submitted 05-16-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
When the staff at the Humane Society of West Michigan was brainstorming to develop a new fundraiser, the conversation turned to dogs in the community who have helped make a difference. The result is Thursday’s K-9 Cabaret, a first-time event...
[MIDTOWN] Upcoming winter events for Midtown neighbors!
by (MidtownGR)
Submitted 01-04-2011 under NONPROFITS
Be on the lookout as Midtown Neighborhood Association staffers prepare residents for several upcoming activities. Mapping Midtown: Graffiti and vacancies Street by street and door-to-door, our staffers are working to connect with you....