File a Report
File a Police Report
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.
Call the non-emergency line
To report a crime give us a call. Our phone number is 616-456-3400. We'll file a report and give you the details of our follow up process.
Come to the Police Department
Visit us downtown to report a crime. Our address is 1 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. We'll take all the information and let you know about the follow up steps.
Use the online reporting system
Our system will guide you through the process of reporting online.
Cybercrime and Identity Theft
GRPD partners with the Cybercrime Support Network (CSN). Victims of cybercrime – any crime that involves a computer and a network – should call the Heart of West Michigan United Way’s 211 hotline to get immediate help from a trained professional. GRPD officers are dispatched to any cyber-related crime where there is an immediate threat to life or property or any incident involving children. A police employee will continue to take complaints where there is an investigative lead or a local connection for follow-up purposes.
File an Online Traffic Crash Report
Some crash reports can be filled out online. Use the link below to see if your crash can be reported through our safe, secure online tool. A few things to keep in mind:
- this reporting tool is only for crashes that have no injuries and vehicles that can be safely moved from the roadway
- if your incident is an emergency, call 911
- if your incident is not an emergency, but there are injuries and/or the vehicles can't be driven, please call 616-456-3400 to report the incident
- the incident must be reported where it occurred--if it is outside the city limits of Grand Rapids, even if you live in Grand Rapids, please contact the police department where the crash occurred.
Parking Enforcement
Complaints about improper parking can be made through the link below. If you are reporting a vehicle blocking driveways or streets that may need to be towed, please call the Police Department non-emergency line at 616-456-3400. Abandoned vehicles should be reported to 616-456-3310, by calling 311, or through the 311 app and website.
Internal Affairs Unit
If you have an issue with the way a Police Department employee handled a specific situation, we want to hear about it. To report an issue, you should contact our Internal Affairs Unit. We will hear your complaint and investigate it.
We also want to make sure that you have all of the information you need to understand the complaint process. That's why we've developed an online guide and a paper brochure.
CITIZEN COMPLAINT PROCEDURE GUIDE
CITIZEN COMPLAINT PROCEDURE GUIDE (DOWNLOAD FILES)
PDF Brochure English I PDF Brochure Spanish
If you need to file a complaint, we'll walk you through the process. Use the link below to learn more.
Contact Us
Phone
Emergencies 911
Non-Emergencies 616-456-3400
Records 616-456-4177
Grand Rapids Police Department Headquarters
