Mission Statement
Our mission is to serve and protect the students, faculty, staff and visitors of Grand Rapids Community College. We also endeavor to further the academic pursuits of GRCC students by keeping you and your property safe and helping to create an atmosphere where everyone feels secure in their learning environment.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to achieve uncompromised personal safety on campus. Allowing our students the opportunity to safely access relevant educational opportunities that are responsive to the needs of the community. We are committed to delivering unparalleled service to our community by adhering to the highest standards of integrity and ethical practice to create and preserve the public trust by treating our community members with dignity and respect.
Emergency Contact Number
On campus, dial 4911 from any college phone in case of an emergency. Dial 4010 for general police business.
About Us
The Grand Rapids Community College Police Department has an authorized strength of 14 full-time police officers, certified by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. The Department also employs 3 full-time dispatchers.
The Police Department is located at 25 Lyon Street, at the corner of Lyon Street and Bostwick Avenue. In case of an emergency on campus, you can dial 4911 from any College phone. The Department’s non-emergency phone number is (616)234-4010. You can also use the Emergency Call Boxes located in the GRCC Parking Ramps. The call boxes have a direct and interactive line to the Police Communications Center. In addition to providing voice contact, these devices pinpoint the location of the call. Emergency calls to the GRCC Police Department can be made from public telephones located throughout the campus by dialing (616) 234-4911.
The GRCC Police Department is a team of professionals responsible for maintaining a safe environment in which the educational mission of the College can be fully realized. The Police Department is service-oriented and tailored to meet the needs of a large urban-centered institution. GRCC Police is not a 24/7 department. Office hours are listed on the GRCC Police webpage. In the event of an after hours emergency please call 911 to reach the local police jurisdiction.
GRCC Police Officers have completed the training course required of all police officers in the State of Michigan. Throughout the year they receive additional in-service training directed towards the special needs of the college such as bike patrol, investigative techniques, interviewing skills and similar law enforcement functions. Every officer is trained to provide emergency first aid, CPR and use the AED. The officers are commissioned under state law and have full law enforcement authority and responsibility. The GRCC Police Department investigates all criminal incidents occurring on campus. The department’s ability to operate at this level enables us to provide a sensitive, measured approach to all situations requiring police service. We also work closely with the Grand Rapids Police Department, Kent County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement agencies.
All GRCC Police Officers have completed training in the following areas:
- Basic First Aid / CPR
- Defensive Driving
- Criminal Investigation
- Legal Update
- Firearms Training
- Taser Training
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Defensive Tactics
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Criminal Law
- Harassment / Sensitivity
Annual Security Report & Daily Crime Log
The Annual Security Report and Daily Crime Log is prepared in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (20 USC 1092(f)). Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) wants all students and employees to take an active role in safety and security. An important part of that process is educating ourselves about potential hazards and about available resources to use when needed.
Faculty & Staff
Rebecca Whitman
GRCC Police Chief
(616) 234-4010
Karen Coen
Secretary to Chief of Police
(616) 234-4011
Robin Graves
Clery Compliance Specialist
(616) 234-4013
Leadership
Rebecca Whitman
GRCC Police Chief
(616) 234-4010
Professional Support Staff
Karen Coen
Secretary to Chief of Police
(616) 234-4011
Staff
Robin Graves
Clery Compliance Specialist
(616) 234-4013
A copy of the GRCC's Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for review. This report is required by the federal law and contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain non-campus buildings or property owned and controlled by GRCC; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The ASR also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual misconduct, emergency procedures, and other matters. This report is available online at https://
Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 requires that all entities receiving federal funds or financial assistance prohibit sex discrimination and sexual harassment in their education programs and activities. Learn more about Title IX at https://www.grcc.edu/generalcounsel/titleix.
GRCC does not offer or accept any reward or remuneration from a secondary school, college, university, agency, or organization for placement or recruitment of military students.