GRPD Behind the Badge

Officer Tim Hoyer and Pastor Yago Williams talk about connecting and ministering to the Grand Rapids community.

Captain David Siver gives us an update on the drone program since GRPD launched it in September 2023

From Homelessness and Drug Addiction to Successful Business Owner, A Network 180 Success Story. Andy Havemeier tells his story of how GRPD's Network 180 helped him out of a deep pit to become successful business owner.

Sargent Neil Gomez interviews award recipients and a board member before the 2023 GRPD Awards Banquet

Getting to know the Grand Rapids Police Foundation. Grand Rapids Police Foundation helps with many programs including engaging with the community.

Everything you want to know about becoming a Grand Rapids Police Officer, is here!

The Grand Rapids Police Department has a 10 week course for civilians who may want to see what it takes to be a cop.

A Conversation about Drones  In this latest interview with Chief Eric Winstrom we discuss how drones are used in policing.

I sit down and have a chat with 5 people who are experts in their field who talk about victim rights and how they bring awareness of what Crime Victim Rights Week is all about.

Great Discussion With Deputy Chief Trigg. He talks about his upbringing and why he wanted to be a cop.

An open conversation with Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom. He talks about how much he loves West Michigan and shares his vision for connecting police officers with the Grand Rapids community.

A discussion about victim services and advocacy with GRPD Victim Services Coordinator Clorissa Novak

Sergeant Dan Adams provides information on all of the accounts, formats and channels that the GRPD utilizes to stay connected with the community, provide information and seek feedback.  Check out our website, social media accounts and other ways that we pull back the curtain on the agency.

Anyone interested in becoming a GRPD officer should visit our recruiting website www.joingrpd.com or call (616) 456-3301 to speak to a recruiter.  

Sergeant Dan Adams speaks to Officer Javon Sanders about growing up in GR, his recruitment to the GRPD and how being sponsored through the GVSU Police Academy made his dream to be a police officer come true!