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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


GVSU Police Academy sees increased class size, diversity

The GVSU Police Academy's 2017 class is the largest in more than 13 years, with 40 recruits, and is also one of the most diverse.

May 10, 2017