The first time someone is pulled over for distracted driving, they will generally receive a warning. The Kent County department’s goal is making sure it doesn’t happen again.
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The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $62,412 in back wages and damages for 20 employees of a Grand Rapids restaurant. The failure to pay overtime wages is far too common in the restaurant industry.
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The practice of fingerprinting people without probable cause or a warrant is unconstitutional, the Michigan Supreme Court said Friday. The court unanimously said Grand Rapids police violated the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure.
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The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to the city. In it, there's a list of serious and graphic issues.
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The 25 cameras are spread around Kent County in undisclosed locations and constantly relay information that may help law enforcement solve crimes.
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The new program will work with individuals to settle debts without further penalty or incarceration.
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Chicago Police Commander Eric Winstrom has been named Grand Rapids’ next police chief. He said he’s interested in supporting programs that help people avoid jail or prison, like Grand Rapids’ narcotics diversion program.
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The board reviews “complaints of use of excessive force, falsification and lying, civil rights violations, hostility, discourtesy, racial animosity or prejudice and other conduct unbecoming of an officer.”
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The city has about 90 blocks of social district commons areas, largely in downtown, and more than 60 bars and restaurants authorized to sell the to-go drinks.
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In 2020, there were 76,281 calls for service. Of those, only 0.41% (less than one half of one percent) resulted in any type of use of force. Over 99% of calls had no use of force involved.
Want to learn more about this and other stats on police operations? Check out the 2020 Annual Report
See full report here
