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Soon after Karen Barrose started the Criminal Justice program at Kent Career Tech Center, this Godwin High grad knew law enforcement was in her future. Now she’s serving students and educators in her dream role as Community Patrol Officer at Kentwood Public Schools where she hopes young students see her as an example of what they could become, too.

Colonel James Grady had to answer for trooper and officer surveys showing widespread dissatisfaction with his leadership

The Captain who trains Grand Rapids Police on the use of deadly force said many in the department would have reacted the same way

Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker is charging the teenage driver with fleeing and eluding police causing death, and continuing criminal enterprises, both felonies.

It’s National Correctional Officer’s Week, a time to recognize the work they do within the prison system. The Kent County Sheriff talks about that work and the growing need for officers nationwide.

The program called “TEAM” focuses on building relationships and educating students to stop trouble before it starts

The Grand Rapids Police Chief says a 19-year-old shot 3 times by officers this weekend is expected to recover. Body and dash cam video released by the department shows the confrontation

The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners had said they would vote this morning on whether to terminate Adeline Hambley, but now say they will decide on November 6th.

The Ottawa County board of commissioners say they will decide Monday if they will fire public health officer Adeline Hambley. The commissioners held a two-day termination hearing this week.

The termination hearing for Ottawa County public health officer Adeline Hambley is underway in West Olive. Some commissioners want to fire her, but her lawyer says they can’t.