Police Academy
GVSU Police Academy graduation marks 50 years of training officers
Since 1974, the Grand Valley Police Academy has been training the next generation of police officers to serve in their communities. When the academy celebrated its 53rd graduating class of the Basic Police Academy Program on Thursday, it also commemorated its 50th anniversary.
Aug 8, 2024
GVSU Police Academy cadets receive mediation, conflict resolution training
A unique partnership between the Grand Valley State University Police Academy and the nonprofit Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan is providing cadets with additional training beyond the state requirements in effective communication skills with the public.
Oct 14, 2021
GVSU Police Academy holds graduation ceremony
After 15 weeks of intense training, 34 police academy recruits graduated from the Grand Valley State University Police Academy.
Aug 12, 2021
GVSU in photos, June 2021: Lakers in silhouette, training tactics and the promise of something new
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Jul 1, 2021
GVSU Police Academy holds graduation ceremony
Forty-eight police academy recruits graduated August 15 from the Grand Valley State University Police Academy.
Aug 15, 2019
Police Academy students help light up Grand Rapids neighborhoods
GVSU Police Academy students continued a tradition of community service by distributing LED light bulbs and crime prevention brochures to residents in Grand Rapids.
Jun 27, 2019
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
