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GRPD Behind the Badge

by Community Engagement Unit

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 [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. Clergy on Patrol

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

  2. Update on the GRPD Drone Program

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

  3. From Homelessness and Drug Addiction to Successful Business Owner, A Network 180 Success Story

    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.

  4. 2023 GRPD Awards Banquet

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

  5. Getting to know the Grand Rapids Police Foundation

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

  6. The Hiring Process With Captain David Siver

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

  7. Citizens Police Acadamy: A discussion with a candidate before and after training.

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

  8. A Conversation about Drones.

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

  9. National Crime Victim Rights Week

    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.

  10. Great Discussion With Deputy Chief Joseph Trigg

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

  11. An Open Conversation With Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom

    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.

  12. GRPD Behind the Badge - Episode 4 (11/5/2021) Interview with Clorissa Novak on Victim Advocacy

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

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

    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.

  14. GRPD Behind the Badge - Episode 2 (10-6-21) Interview with Sergeant Neil Gomez about hiring

    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.

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

    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!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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 [email protected]

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Community Engagement Unit

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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...

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