Since I’ve moved to Grand Rapids, I’ve been very impressed with the level of courtesy and professionalism of the Grand Rapids Police Department. While other departments are knee deep in controversy, our police department seems to really be trying to be active in community policing and being a great role model for our younger residents, rather than just an intimidating factor...
This is pretty great. This man lost the use of his legs due to Multiple Sclerosis, so his neighbor built him a “dock” so he can still mow his yard. The neighbor’s son posted the video to YouTube.
Dads friend wanted to be able to mow the yard after his legs have lost function from M...
I’ve been giving props to Grand Rapids PD a lot since I moved here. They seem to do a lot when it comes to taking time to interact with the kids of our community. Truth is, police officers all over do the same thing. So it’s always great when you can come across another city where the police are taking time to be a part of the younger community...
Summer’s here and every year we hear warnings and stories about leaving kids locked in hot cars. The same goes for pets too; as proof with this story from the Grand Blanc Police Department.
Last week, dispatch received a call about a disabled vehicle on the side of the road with a puppy still inside...
I really love finding these stories! I've recently been pushing the whole Love conquers hate, and this is exactly what I mean. Doing things that have an impact on others, whether saying hello as you pass someone on the street, holding a door open OR like this Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer getting into a dance off with a young resident...
Another week, another Grand Rapids police officer taking time to make young friends. I really love this, first officer Ickes, then Sgt. Nobles, now Sgt. Geraghty and K9 officer Izzy take time to make a new friend!
There’s obviously not a lot on the story here...
We met... or at least were introduced to Officer Ickes a few weeks back, when he took some time to show 5 year old Travis his "real" police car. Since that story came out, we found out Travis now has his own GRPD patrol car, after someone had the graphics printed up for him...