Community Engagement Unit

GRPD Behind the Badge

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A behind the scenes look of the Grand Rapids Police Department, its people, how they operate and their experiences serving and protecting the community. The GRPD is dedicated to community engagement, transparency and information sharing with everyone from our media partners to community stakeholders. If you have suggestions for topics to discuss or guests to be interviewed, please contact us at TrustGRPD@grcity.us

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Episodes

Clergy on Patrol 08.02.2025 34:30

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

Update on the GRPD Drone Program 07.11.2024 12:13

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 10.08.2024 46:52

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.

2023 GRPD Awards Banquet 01.06.2024 13:10

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

Getting to know the Grand Rapids Police Foundation 12.03.2024 18:14

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

The Hiring Process With Captain David Siver 08.01.2024 17:13

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

Citizens Police Acadamy: A discussion with a candidate before and after training. 07.09.2023 16:55

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. 04.06.2023 31:01

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

National Crime Victim Rights Week 23.04.2023 25:31

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 Joseph Trigg 23.02.2023 22:13

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 25.11.2022 40:32

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.

GRPD Behind the Badge - Episode 4 (11/5/2021) Interview with Clorissa Novak on Victim Advocacy 05.11.2021 26:28

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

GRPD Behind the Badge - Episode 3 (10/22/2021) Staying Connected. A conversation with Sergeant Dan Adams on how the GRPD connects with community. 22.10.2021 24:28

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.

GRPD Behind the Badge - Episode 2 (10-6-21) Interview with Sergeant Neil Gomez about hiring 06.10.2021 30:37

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.  

GRPD Behind the Badge - Episode 1 (9/24/2021) Interview on recruiting with Officer J. Sanders 24.09.2021 10:21

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!