Grand Rapids Police

We are honored to be part of the Special Olympics Michigan, if you find yourself hungry on Wednesday consider a sub for a great cause!

The 2026 Polar Plunge, with Law Enforcement Torch Run, raised funds for 2,500+ athletes to compete in State Summer Games. Thanks, Ofc. Graham, for plunging for a great cause! #PolarPlunge #SpecialOlympics @LETR

Welcome our newly sworn-in Grand Rapids police officers! After 8 weeks of training, they begin their field training journey. Congrats on this achievement and commitment! 🎉 #GrandRapidsPD

We are so grateful for everyone who came out to support this great cause! We truly appreciate everyone who sponsored, donated, cheered, volunteered, and helped make the annual fundraiser such a success!

We are seeing a drastic increase in black ice, a nearly invisible layer of transparent ice on road surfaces! Drive safely by slowing down, avoiding sudden braking, and keeping the steering wheel straight if you skid. More winter driving tips here: NHTSA.gov/Winter-Driving…

As temperatures continue to drop this week, please continue to keep safety top of mind. For more winter safety tips, download the City’s Winter Preparedness Guide or call 311. grandrapidsmi.gov/.../Winter-Pre… Sign up for local emergency alerts at grandrapidsmi.gov/EmergencyAlerts

We Will Never Forget Officer Wayne Vonk End of Watch: January 19, 1969 Vonk was shot and killed when he stopped two armed robbery suspects at the intersection of 4th St/Stocking Ave.

Proud of the Grand Rapids Police Explorers and everything they have accomplished this year. The annual awards banquet was an opportunity to recognize their hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning what it means to serve the community with professionalism and integrity.

🎉 Congrats to our new recruits! Seven graduates from the 56th Class of GVSU’s Police Academy. Your journey begins now—welcome to the GRPD family! 👏 #GRPD #FutureOfPolicing #CommunityCommitment #ExcellenceInService #JoinGRPD

We Will Never Forget Officer Herman Gloe End of Watch: December 12, 1974 Gloe was shot and killed after responding to a burglary alarm at a jewelry store on Pearl St NW.

We Will Never Forget Detective Samuel Slater Jr End of Watch: December 9, 1921 S Slater and Brandsma were shot and killed after responding to a house to arrest suspected bank robbers, Slater and Brandsma were acting on a tip that said bank robbers were at a house in the city.

We Will Never Forget Officer Gerrit Brandsma End of Watch: December 7, 1921 Brandsma and S Slater were shot and killed after responding to a house to arrest suspected bank robbers.

We Will Never Forget Sergeant Stanley VanTuinen End of Watch: December 3, 1966 VanTuinen was shot and killed while he and other officers attempted to arrest a man wanted for a shooting at a local bar. VanTuinen served with the Grand Rapids Police Department for 14 years.

From the Grand Rapids Griffins: Get ready for one of Grand Rapids’ favorite matchups join us Saturday, December 13th at Van Andel Arena, the puck drops at 12:30 PM! To Purchase Tickets: griffinshockey.com/grpd-grfd

From the Grand Rapids Griffins: Get ready for one of Grand Rapids’ favorite matchups join us Saturday, December 13th at Van Andel Arena, the puck drops at 12:30 PM! To Purchase Tickets: griffinshockey.com/grpd-grfd

We Will Never Forget Officer Joseph Taylor End of Watch: November 17, 1986 Taylor was shot and killed while he and other officers searched a home for a murder suspect. As he was searching the upstairs he was ambushed by the suspect from behind a door.

From the Grand Rapids Griffins: Get ready for one of Grand Rapids’ favorite matchups join us Saturday, December 13th at Van Andel Arena, the puck drops at 12:30 PM! To Purchase Tickets: griffinshockey.com/grpd-grfd

From the Grand Rapids Griffins: Get ready for one of Grand Rapids’ favorite matchups join us Saturday, December 13th at Van Andel Arena, the puck drops at 12:30 PM! To Purchase Tickets: griffinshockey.com/grpd-grfd

We Will Never Forget Patrolman John Meiboom End of Watch: October 10, 1925 Meiboom was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a truck on Godfrey Ave, he was transported to St. Mary's Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries 20 minutes later.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Wendy Dyer on her upcoming retirement on October 4, 2025.