Police Academy

GVSU Police Academy cadets receive mediation, conflict resolution training

A unique partnership between the Grand Valley State University Police Academy and the nonprofit Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan is providing cadets with additional training beyond the state requirements in effective communication skills with the public.

Oct 14, 2021


GVSU Police Academy holds graduation ceremony

After 15 weeks of intense training, 34 police academy recruits graduated from the Grand Valley State University Police Academy.

Aug 12, 2021



GVSU Police Academy holds graduation ceremony

Forty-eight police academy recruits graduated August 15 from the Grand Valley State University Police Academy.

Aug 15, 2019


Police Academy students help light up Grand Rapids neighborhoods

GVSU Police Academy students continued a tradition of community service by distributing LED light bulbs and crime prevention brochures to residents in Grand Rapids.

Jun 27, 2019


GVSU Police Academy sees record number of recruits

The Grand Valley State University Police Academy's 2019 class is the largest to date, with 48 recruits. The 45th GVSU Police Academy, which began April 29, includes 37 men and 11 women.

May 7, 2019


Students learn about investigations from FBI special agents

About 180 Grand Valley students had the opportunity to interact with FBI agents during the 2019 FBI Collegiate Academy January 25.

Jan 25, 2019


GVSU Police Academy participates in 'bright idea' program

Nearly 40 students in the GVSU Police Academy joined members of the John Ball Area Neighborhood Association and the Grand Rapids Police Department June 23 to hand out nearly 875 LED light bulbs and crime prevention brochures to residents of the West Side.

Jun 26, 2018


GVSU Police Academy sees record number of female recruits

The Grand Valley State University Police Academy's 2018 class is the largest to date, with 43 recruits. The class also includes a record number 14 females and is one of the most diverse with six people of color enrolled.

May 1, 2018


Police academy holds graduation ceremony

Thirty-eight people graduated from the Grand Valley State University Police Academy August 17.

Aug 22, 2017