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Kevin Belk Chief of Police 616.456.3364 |
Mission StatementThe Grand Rapids Police Department shall lead in developing collaborative working partnerships with all of our community and service providers so that each and every citizen may enjoy the highest quality of life. Personalized community service shall be provided virtual decentralization of police services. Through our leadership, courage, and relentless pursuit of service excellence, the City of Grand Rapids will lead American cities into the 21st Century.Our Mission is to identify and solve problems in neighborhoods by empowering police employees and holding them accountable to work in partnership with citizens, City services, schools, and other stakeholders. |
Welcome to The Grand Rapids Police Department!
Emergency Number: 911
Non Emergency Number: 616-456-3400
Established in 1871, The Grand Rapids Police Department has grown to become the second largest police department in the State of Michigan.? Staffed by 337 uniformed personnel, as well as 100 dedicated civilian employees, the department handles approximately 150,000 calls for service a year in a city with a population of almost 200,000.
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Combining a rich law enforcement heritage and today's theories of Community-Oriented Government, the department continues to set the standard for policing by which other police departments are judged.
Utilizing partnerships with community organizations and focusing on specific neighborhood problems, the department is dedicated to helping the citizens of Grand Rapids help themselves. This partnership of the police working together with citizens to effect positive change is the keystone of our community policing program.
The purpose of the Grand Rapids Police Department Web Site is to inform the public of current events, provide insight into both our mission and our history, and to provide the user with a positive interactive experience with our organization.
Listed in this site is a breakdown of our organizational structure, our long-range plans, and our history; just to name a few things.? Welcome to our home.