Overview
We're here to serve our community! We work toward our goal of a safer Grand Rapids through professional, progressive, and responsive police services. We couldn't do this without your support. That's why we partner with community organizations and focus on specific neighborhood problems.
Report a Crime
For emergencies dial 911.
If you need to report a non-emergency crime, you have a few options. That's why we offer complete instructions for reporting crimes online, over the phone, or in person.
Report a Crime

Connect with GRPD and Receive Emergency Text Message Alerts
The Grand Rapids Police Department is now offering a new way you can receive Grand Rapids specific information - from neighborhood messages to breaking emergency notifications - get it right to your phone.
Register for Alerts
Neighborhood Service Areas
To make sure that we're serving everyone in our community, we have five service areas. This helps us make sure that each area gets the unique services it needs. You can find out more about our neighborhood service areas and how we serve each one.
Strategic Plan FY 2021-FY 2023
The Police Department’s strategic plan will transform policing in our city. It calls for a neighborhood-based policing model that will provide measurable outcomes and help the department build and maintain trust with the community.
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On August 11, 2020, the GRPD presented the Strategic Plan to the City Commission.
Police Metric Dashboard
Check out the Police Metric Dashboard for GRPD's progress on various metrics related to:
- Accountability
- Budget
- Community Engagement
- Crime Statistics
- Criminal Charge Statistics
- Staffing
View Police Dashboard
Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
The Grand Rapids Police Department’s (GRPD) 2021 Fiscal Year begins July 1, 2020 and runs through June 30, 2021. The City adopted GRPD budget is presented with drill-down capability for varying levels of data analysis ranging from department total to individual units and expenditure objects.
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