Mission Statement
Our mission is to serve and protect the students, faculty, staff and visitors of Grand Rapids Community College. We also endeavor to further the academic pursuits of GRCC students by keeping you and your property safe and helping to create an atmosphere where everyone feels secure in their learning environment.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to achieve uncompromised personal safety on campus. Allowing our students the opportunity to safely access relevant educational opportunities that are responsive to the needs of the community. We are committed to delivering unparalleled service to our community by adhering to the highest standards of integrity and ethical practice to create and preserve the public trust by treating our community members with dignity and respect.
Emergency Contact Number
(616) 234-4911
On campus, dial 4911 from any college phone in case of an emergency. Dial 4010 for general police business.
Annual Security Report & Daily Crime Log
The Annual Security Report and Daily Crime Log is prepared in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC 1092(f)). Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) wants all students and employees to take an active role in safety and security. An important part of that process is educating ourselves about potential hazards and about available resources to use when needed.
Faculty & Staff
Leadership
Rebecca Whitman
GRCC Police Chief
(616) 234-4010
Professional Support Staff
Karen Coen
Secretary to Chief of Police
(616) 234-4011
Staff
Macayla Geerling
Police Officer
(616) 234-3465
A copy of the GRCC's Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for review. This report is required by the federal law and contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain non-campus buildings or property owned and controlled by GRCC; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The ASR also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual misconduct, emergency procedures, and other matters. This report is available online at https://
Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 requires that all entities receiving federal funds or financial assistance prohibit sex discrimination and sexual harassment in their education programs and activities. Learn more about Title IX at https://www.grcc.edu/generalcounsel/titleix.
GRCC does not offer or accept any reward or remuneration from a secondary school, college, university, agency, or organization for placement or recruitment of military students.