By Amelia Anderson The Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) is the municipal law-enforcement agency serving the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The department responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, conducts patrol and criminal investigations, handles traffic enforcement, provides forensic and victim-support services, manages police records, and works with neighborhoods through community-policing programs and five geographic service areas.
For an emergency involving an immediate threat to life or safety, a crime in progress, serious injury, fire, or another situation requiring urgent police response, call 911. For non-emergency police assistance, call 616-456-3400. The Records Unit can be reached at 616-456-4177.
GRPD is currently led by Police Chief Joseph Trigg, who was appointed chief in June 2026 after serving as interim chief and previously as Deputy Chief of Field Operations. The department also has deputy chiefs overseeing Field Operations and Administrative and Investigative Services.
Grand Rapids Police Department Quick Information
| Information | Details |
| Official name | Grand Rapids Police Department |
| Common abbreviation | GRPD |
| Headquarters | 1 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Non-emergency police | 616-456-3400 |
| Records Unit | 616-456-4177 |
| Chief of Police | Joseph Trigg |
| Chief of Police office | 616-456-3364 |
| Detective Unit | 616-456-3380 |
| Forensic Services Unit | 616-456-3359 |
| Internal Affairs Unit | 616-456-3480 |
| Property Management Unit | 616-456-4128 |
| Traffic Unit | 616-456-3322 |
| Victim Services | 616-456-3309 |
| Neighborhood service areas | Five |
| County | Kent County |
| Online police reporting | Available for eligible non-emergency incidents |
| Kent County Correctional Facility | 703 Ball Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
| Inmate information | 616-632-6300 |
The police headquarters is the main public contact point for GRPD. Administrative units such as Records keep weekday service hours, while police response and emergency functions operate continuously.
Grand Rapids Police Department Address
The main police facility is:
- 1 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503,
- Non-emergency: 616-456-3400
The downtown headquarters is used for police administration, public reporting, Records Unit services, investigations, Internal Affairs, property management, and other departmental functions. Residents may contact GRPD for matters such as:
- Reporting a non-emergency crime
- Requesting police assistance
- Obtaining eligible police reports or records
- Contacting a detective unit
- Asking about property held by police
- Filing a complaint about a police employee
- Seeking victim-support services
- Reporting recurring traffic or neighborhood safety problems
City-service matters that are not police issues can often be directed to Grand Rapids 311 at 311 or 616-456-3000.
Grand Rapids Police Department Organization
GRPD leadership is structured under the Chief of Police and two deputy-chief areas. Field Operations covers frontline policing and neighborhood response, while Administrative and Investigative Services encompasses administrative and investigative responsibilities. The current deputy chiefs are P.J. Baker for Field Operations and Michael Maycroft for Administrative and Investigative Services.
The department also uses a neighborhood-policing model with five service areas:
- Central Service Area
- East Service Area
- North End Service Area
- South Service Area
- West Side Service Area
Each service area is led by a captain and includes sergeants and officers assigned to address the needs of that part of Grand Rapids. This structure gives residents a consistent geographic team while allowing citywide specialized units to support major incidents and investigations.
Neighborhood Service Areas and Patrol
Patrol officers are the department’s primary responders to calls for service. They handle emergencies, disturbances, suspicious activity, traffic complaints, preliminary investigations, arrests, welfare checks, crime-scene protection, and other incidents throughout the city.
GRPD divides Grand Rapids into five neighborhood service areas so officers and supervisors can develop familiarity with local concerns. The department publishes a service-area map and provides separate message lines and contact information for the Central, East, North End, South, and West Side areas.
For an active incident, residents should not rely on a service-area message line. Emergencies should go to 911, while non-emergency calls requiring police service should go to 616-456-3400.
Investigative and Specialized Police Units
GRPD maintains specialized units that handle cases and technical duties requiring additional training or long-term follow-up. Important public contact numbers include:
| Unit | Phone |
| Detective Unit | 616-456-3380 |
| Forensic Services Unit | 616-456-3359 |
| Traffic Unit | 616-456-3322 |
| Vice Unit | 616-456-4800 |
| Property Management Unit | 616-456-4128 |
| Training Unit | 616-456-3330 |
| Internal Affairs Unit | 616-456-3480 |
Detectives conduct follow-up investigations when a case requires additional interviews, evidence review, suspect identification, forensic analysis, or coordination with prosecutors and other agencies. The Forensic Services Unit supports evidence-related work, while the Traffic Unit focuses on traffic enforcement and crash-related responsibilities. GRPD also maintains specialized capabilities such as canine operations and special-response functions.
Community Programs and Victim Services
GRPD operates community programs intended to strengthen neighborhood relationships and provide practical services beyond ordinary enforcement. Programs include the Citizen Police Academy, youth programs, Police Explorers, Volunteer and Neighborhood Services, Clergy on Patrol, vacation house checks, emergency alerts, and CityWatch GR camera registration.
The department’s Victim Services Unit provides support to victims of crimes reported in the City of Grand Rapids. Victim advocates can help with:
- Emotional support following a crime
- Connections to community resources
- Information about the criminal-justice process and victim rights
- Communication support involving the detective assigned to a case
- Crime Victim Compensation application assistance
- Basic safety planning
- Referrals for food, clothing, counseling, legal aid, healthcare, or financial assistance
Victim Services can be contacted at 616-456-3309. The unit does not replace emergency response, police reporting, legal advice, therapy, or the Records Unit.
What County Is Grand Rapids Police Department In?
The Grand Rapids Police Department is located in Kent County, Michigan.
GRPD is a municipal police department serving the City of Grand Rapids. It is separate from the Kent County Sheriff’s Office, which provides county-level law-enforcement services and operates the Kent County Correctional Facility.
The distinction matters because GRPD handles crimes and police calls within its city jurisdiction, while the Sheriff’s Office is responsible for functions such as county corrections, inmate custody, and other sheriff services. The exact location and type of incident determine which agency has jurisdiction.
Filing a Grand Rapids Police Report
For emergencies, call 911. For a non-emergency crime, GRPD offers three main ways to make a report:
- Call the non-emergency line at 616-456-3400.
- Visit Grand Rapids Police Department headquarters at 1 Monroe Center NW.
- Use the department’s online crime-reporting system for eligible incidents.
The online system is intended for qualifying non-emergency reports. Situations involving immediate danger, urgent threats, or circumstances requiring an officer at the scene should be reported directly by phone rather than through an online form.
GRPD also provides online reporting options for certain traffic crashes. Online crash reporting is limited to qualifying crashes without injuries where the vehicles can be safely moved. Crashes involving injuries or vehicles that cannot be driven should be reported to police directly.
Obtaining a Grand Rapids Police Report
The GRPD Records Unit handles police reports, records requests, local arrest-record checks, fingerprints, and related services.
- Records Unit
- 1 Monroe Center St NW
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: 616-456-4177
General Records Unit hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding City-observed holidays.
Some crime or incident reports can be purchased at the Records Unit counter when the requester is named in the report and the report is eligible for over-the-counter release. A current government-issued photo ID is required. Certain reports—such as reports involving specified serious offenses—must be requested through Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act process.
Current listed Records Unit fees include $5 for an accident report and $10 for an incident report. Other services, including arrest checks and fingerprinting, have separate fees.
Police Records and FOIA Requests
Public police records that are not available through an ordinary counter request may be requested through GRPD’s Freedom of Information Act process. Requests can be submitted online or through the Records Unit.
GRPD states that FOIA requests are generally answered within five business days, although the department may extend the response period when permitted by law. A request may be granted, denied, granted in part, or extended for additional processing time.
The GRPD police-records FOIA contact number is 616-456-3350. Fees may be charged for labor and other allowable costs, and a deposit may be required for higher-cost requests.
Property Management Unit
Property held by GRPD is managed through the Property Management Unit (PMU). The unit can be reached at 616-456-4128.
Police property may include evidence, found property, recovered items, or property held in connection with an investigation. Release depends on the item’s legal status and whether investigators, prosecutors, or a court still require it to remain in police custody.
Before going to headquarters to retrieve an item, residents should contact the Property Management Unit for instructions and confirm what identification, case information, or proof of ownership is required.
Complaints About Grand Rapids Police Employees
Complaints involving the conduct of a GRPD employee are handled through the Internal Affairs Unit. The unit is located at police headquarters and can be contacted at 616-456-3480.
GRPD allows allegations of employee misconduct to be made in several ways, including in person, by telephone, online, by mail, through a third party, or through certain City oversight offices. The department states that allegations of misconduct receive an appropriate review and qualifying complaints are investigated.
Useful information to provide with a complaint includes:
- Date and approximate time of the incident
- Location
- Employee or officer name if known
- Badge number or vehicle information if available
- Police report, citation, or incident number
- Names of witnesses
- Photographs, recordings, or other supporting material
- A clear description of what occurred
Kent County Correctional Facility Information
Grand Rapids Police does not operate the county jail. The Kent County Sheriff’s Office operates the Kent County Correctional Facility.
- Kent County Correctional Facility
- 703 Ball Avenue
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Main phone: 616-632-6400
- Inmate information: 616-632-6300
The facility is designed to house up to 1,500 inmates across multiple security levels. Once a person is in county custody, questions about inmate location, detention status, or jail services should be directed to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office or its inmate-information resources rather than the GRPD Records Unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Grand Rapids Police non-emergency number?
A: Call 616-456-3400 when police assistance is needed but the situation is not an immediate emergency. Call 911 for emergencies or situations requiring urgent police response.
Q: Who is the current Grand Rapids Police chief?
A: Joseph Trigg is the current Chief of Police. He was appointed chief in June 2026 after serving as interim chief and previously as Deputy Chief of Field Operations.
Q: Can I file a Grand Rapids police report online?
A: Yes. GRPD provides an online crime-reporting system for eligible non-emergency incidents. Emergency situations and incidents requiring an immediate officer response should be reported by calling 911 or the non-emergency line, depending on the circumstances.
Q: How do I get a copy of a Grand Rapids police report?
A: Contact the GRPD Records Unit at 616-456-4177. Some eligible reports can be obtained at the Records Unit counter with identification, while certain reports must be requested through the FOIA process.
Q: Does Grand Rapids Police operate the Kent County jail?
A: No. GRPD is the municipal police department for the City of Grand Rapids. The Kent County Sheriff’s Office operates the Kent County Correctional Facility at 703 Ball Avenue in Grand Rapids.