Grand Valley Police Department
What's new at GVSU: 6 things for Lakers to know this year
Meet the Laker Dock, changes to Lubbers Stadium and so much more.
Aug 19, 2024
GVPD introduces new K9, Scout, to the media
The Grand Valley Police Department officially introduced its new K9, Scout, to local media Thursday. A press conference was held at the Laker Store on Monroe near Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids.
Aug 15, 2024
GVSU Police Academy graduation marks 50 years of training officers
Since 1974, the Grand Valley Police Academy has been training the next generation of police officers to serve in their communities. When the academy celebrated its 53rd graduating class of the Basic Police Academy Program on Thursday, it also commemorated its 50th anniversary.
Aug 8, 2024
GVSU in Photos, June 2024: Celebrations galore, snazzy sneakers and a special flower full of surprises
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Jul 1, 2024
Ottawa County to conduct K9 drills on GVSU campus
Ottawa County is holding K9 search and rescue drills on Grand Valley’s Allendale Campus on May 4. The drill runs from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m.
May 1, 2024
Multiple emergency system test alerts planned for this week
A national test is slated for Oct. 4, while the GVSUAlert! test is Oct. 6.
Oct 2, 2023
GVSU to hold campus safety briefings following MSU tragedy
Grand Valley will host two safety briefings, one in Allendale and one in Grand Rapids, on February 23rd to provide the campus community with information about the plans and systems in place at GVSU should there be an active shooting event.
Feb 21, 2023
Police Department welcomes two new officers
President Mantella swore in the officers this week. They will spend their first few months training.
Feb 9, 2023
Grand Valley Police achieve 'gold standard' for law enforcement accreditation
Department is the only one among Michigan colleges and universities to acheive CALEA certification
Dec 7, 2022
Grand Valley Police invite public comment for accreditation
GVPD seeks accreditation from top law-enforcement authority
Jul 1, 2022
