Mission Statement

The 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.