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
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Public safety agencies have also upgraded web-based Incident Status Monitors to provide easy access for anyone wanting to know where public safety resources are being deployed.
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The court introduced TurboCourt, which assists filers with completing and filing court forms online
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A follow up to a previous post about working at home and the tax implications. In a typical pre-COVID year, about 45% of total income tax collections in Grand Rapids come from those who live outside the city.
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A 2014 state law previously banned Tesla’s direct to consumer sales model. A settlement was reached in January 2020 with Michigan Attorney General
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Prosecutors allege the group never registered The Geek Group as a money transmitting business, thereby breaking the law.
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