Public Safety

A majority of West Michigan police officer applicants can’t pass the physical agility test to get into the recruit academy. The Muskegon public safety director says it's one reason his and other departments are understaffed

The Grand Rapids Police Department has released its latest crime statistics indicating an overall downward trend

The Board approved a balanced budget for fiscal year 2026 Thursday, focusing on enhancing public services while maintaining strong fiscal management

Muskegon Township voters have approved the renewal of a public safety millage while rejecting a public safety millage increase

Residents of Muskegon Charter Township will vote on two millage proposals in August: a renewal and an increase in public safety taxes

Two Muskegon County millages were voted down during Tuesday’s Special Elections

Two GVSU International Students have visas revoked by the Trump administration, no lifeguards this summer in west Michigan beach towns, Michigan to conduct day-to-day travel survey, Planned Parenthood to close three clinics in Michigan.

Public safety legislation was the focus of a round-table with the Michigan House Speaker, Detroit mayor, and southeast Michigan law enforcement Monday

The legislation would base funding on how much violent crime an area is dealing with. Places could lose funding if crime levels don’t go down

The GOP House leader said he wants to dedicate a portion of sales tax revenue to violence prevention and to recruiting and retaining police officers.