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News

City continues to strengthen community and police partnership

Published on April 19, 2018

The City continues to form partnerships with the community to strengthen relationships and build trust in its police department. The department and community are in the midst of a policy and procedure review process which leads the list of many accomplishments and outcomes resulting from the implementation of nearly all aspects of the 12-Point Plan to Strengthen Community and Police Relations.

Police Department honors its employees of the year

Published on April 17, 2018

The Grand Rapids Police Department is pleased to announce its Police Officers of the Year and Civilian Employee of the Year for 2017. Officers Todd Allen, Joel Bowman, John Guerrero and Lucas Nagtzaam and Office Assistant III Ranae Rodgers were selected from nominations submitted to the department’s Board of Awards by service area, division and unit commanders.

Teens and young adults encouraged to get a LEAD on the competition

Published on April 17, 2018

Teens and young adults can build job skills through the Leadership and Employment, Achievement and Direction (LEAD) program. LEAD provides unique training in civic engagement, leadership and employment skills for residents ages 15 to 24 and those attending college in the Grand Rapids area. Registration is now open for this year’s two-week LEAD cohort workshops – set for May 1-15 and June 11-26.

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