Grand Valley Police Department

Lawmaker honors GVPD for 50th anniversary

State Rep. Luke Meerman, R-Polkton Township, honored members of the Grand Valley Police Department as GVPD celebrates 50 years on campus.

Sep 16, 2019


Fall move-in parking restrictions announced

Fall move-in begins Saturday, August 17, and that process means several roads and parking lots on campus will have limited access starting at 6 p.m. on August 16.

Aug 15, 2019


Monthly siren testing begins April 5

Grand Valley's Allendale Campus and all communities within Ottawa County will conduct monthly testing of the outdoor tornado warning siren system April 5 at noon.

Apr 4, 2019


GVSU staff working 24/7 to clear snow, maintain buildings

Grand Valley State University staff members have been working around the clock to remove snow and keep buildings warm after heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures led to the closing of campuses for five consecutive days. 

Feb 1, 2019


Ottawa County Sheriff's Office updates sexual assault investigation

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office issued a news release updating the investigation into the reported sexual assault Saturday, November 3, that prompted Grand Valley State University to issue a Safety Notice. 

Nov 6, 2018


GVSU to test alert system Nov. 2

Grand Valley will be testing the GVSUAlert! system Friday, November 2, at noon.

Nov 1, 2018


Fall move-in parking access restrictions announced

Fall 2018 move-in begins on Saturday, August 18, and that process means several parking lots and roads on campus will have limited access starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 17.

Aug 16, 2018


Monthly siren testing begins April 6 at noon

Grand Valley's Allendale Campus and all communities within Ottawa County will conduct monthly testing of the outdoor tornado warning siren system April 6 at noon.

Apr 5, 2018


GVPD gives tips in event of active threat

The Grand Valley Police Department is reminding the campus community how to respond in the event of an active threat on campus.

Mar 12, 2018


DeHaan named director of public safety at GVSU

Capt. Brandon DeHaan has been named director of public safety and chief of police at Grand Valley State University. DeHaan had been serving as acting director and chief since October 13, 2017; the promotion is effective immediately.

Mar 6, 2018