Community Engagement Sessions

Community Engagement Sessions

Dec. 9 meeting canceled.
Due to low participation at its quarterly meetings, Public Safety is reconfiguring how to engage with the community on important issues. If you have any thoughts, please call the department at 616.949.7010.


Join the EGR Public Safety Department for quarterly Community Engagement Sessions. You will have the opportunity to meet your officers, learn more about the department and discuss topics important to EGR. All residents, employees and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. No RSVP is required.

DATES: Feb. 24; May 13; Aug. 26; Dec. 9

TIME: 7 - 8:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Aug. 26 meeting will be held in person in the City Commission Chambers (750 Lakeside Dr.)

Thursday, Aug. 26 Meeting Agenda

  1. Welcome, introductions & purpose of meetings – Chief Herald
  2. Meet “A” Shift
  3. Understanding Force Science Institute's "Realistic De-escalation" presented by certified instructors Det. Sgt. Scott Kolster and Officer Troy Brown
  4. Standing agenda item – Traffic and other safety concerns
  5. Roundtable – Your  thoughts

We encourage all participants to wear a CDC-approved facial covering.


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