Grand Rapids Office of Oversight and Public Accountability

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Developing an 11-point violence prevention plan and overseeing the gun violence memorial project

Grand Rapids is doubling down on a public health approach to violence as its crime picture splits. City Manager Mark Washington reported Sept. 22 that property crimes fell 3% and car thefts slipped 2.7% in fiscal 2026, while crimes against people rose.

Updated Sep 23