Community Policing
Meet Your Community Policing Officers
Officer Maddy Brewer
Pronouns: she/her
Officer Brewer has been a police officer with Grand Valley State University since 2018 and is currently assigned to the Community Policing Division. She attended GVSU, obtaining her B.S. in Criminal Justice and attended the GVSU Police Academy.
When Officer Brewer is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and dogs. She enjoys watching shows and movies while spending time in her craft room at home. She also enjoys playing video games and just relaxing on the couch when she's not at work.
Officer Marco Rojas
Officer Rojas is currently assigned to the Community Policing Division at the Grand Valley State University Police Department. He obtained his B.S. in Criminal Justice from Ferris State University and attended the Grand Rapids Community College Police Academy.
When he's not working, Officer Rojas enjoys spending time with friends and family. He also enjoys collecting sneakers (ask him about his collection!), going to social gatherings, playing video games in his game room, and relaxing at home.
Officer Paul Weaver and K9 Scout
Officer Weaver has been a police officer at GVSU since 2004. Prior to being assigned to the Community Policing Division and K9 Officer, he served in the traffic officer, bike patrol and road patrol positions. Officer Weaver is part of the Field Training Cadre and has been instrumental in many successful projects related to celebrating the history and achievements of the GVSU Police Department.
When Officer Weaver is not at work, you will find him supporting his family in their outdoor activities and coaching youth in mountain biking.
K9 Scout is trained in explosives detection and has been with GVPD since 2024. He enjoys jumping, chasing his Kong, and lots of pets when he's not actively working. He's the goodest boy!
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Community Officers at GVSU
GVSU Police Department established a community policing division in 1999 to concentrate on building community partnerships, promoting awareness, and to focus on problem solving in order to encourage a safe environment for those who learn, live and work at Grand Valley State University. Through collaborative efforts and unprecedented partnerships within the community, we have increased community trust, communication, and confidence in police services as a result.
The community police officers work closely with the Office of Housing and Residence Life to maintain and develop innovative programs that respond to the emerging needs of our student body. Our police department encourages everyone within this environment to be alert, aware, and responsible for themselves, others and the community by taking advantage of the educational opportunities regarding safety. Our community police officers are trained to work with college students, faculty and staff. Our police department has a great deal of expertise in helping manage difficult situations, referring individuals to the appropriate resources, and working together to solve problems.
Do not hesitate in contacting our agency or one of the community police officers as a resource. If you are struggling or are concerned about someone's behaviors, ask for help. You don't have to wait for unfortunate events to occur. Simply contact the police.