Grand Valley Police Department
A message from President Philomena V. Mantella
President Philomena V. Mantella said GVSU will continue to use education and advocacy to create change and will prioritize criminal justice reform.
Apr 20, 2021
Campus Safety Task Force report gives opportunity for GVPD feedback
The number of informal complaints and internal investigations made against Grand Valley Police Department officers has greatly decreased since 2017, according to a report from the Campus Safety Task Force.
Jan 6, 2021
GVPD breaks dress code to support students diagnosed with cancer
Officers at the Grand Valley Police Department follow a strict dress code, which, for the men, includes no beards. But, for the first time, officers are allowed to break this rule.
Dec 22, 2020
GVSU to test alert system October 2
Grand Valley will be testing the GVSUAlert! system Friday, October 2, at noon.
Oct 1, 2020
GVSU to test alert system October 4
Grand Valley will be testing the GVSUAlert! system Friday, October 4, at noon.
Oct 3, 2019
Sim Center conducts assailant training exercise
A group of Grand Valley nursing, health sciences and athletic training students, practiced emergency procedures as a part of Healthcare Simulation Week, a national campaign taking place through September 20.
Sep 18, 2019
Lawmaker honors GVPD for 50th anniversary
State Rep. Luke Meerman, R-Polkton Township, honored members of the Grand Valley Police Department as GVPD celebrates 50 years on campus.
Sep 16, 2019
Fall move-in parking restrictions announced
Fall move-in begins Saturday, August 17, and that process means several roads and parking lots on campus will have limited access starting at 6 p.m. on August 16.
Aug 15, 2019
Monthly siren testing begins April 5
Grand Valley's Allendale Campus and all communities within Ottawa County will conduct monthly testing of the outdoor tornado warning siren system April 5 at noon.
Apr 4, 2019
GVSU staff working 24/7 to clear snow, maintain buildings
Grand Valley State University staff members have been working around the clock to remove snow and keep buildings warm after heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures led to the closing of campuses for five consecutive days.
Feb 1, 2019