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Grand Rapids police report declines in auto thefts and shootings; commissioners seek disaggregated assault data
Summary
Chief Strum told the Public Safety Committee that auto thefts and shootings are trending downward and that recent homicide investigations produced arrests; commissioners asked for more disaggregated data on aggravated assaults and shooting incidents.
Grand Rapids Police Chief Strum presented the department’s crime and operations update to the Public Safety Committee, reporting encouraging trends in auto theft and shootings while acknowledging recent high‑profile homicides and ongoing investigations.
The chief highlighted that better staffing levels have increased the department’s ability to respond to and document incidents, which affects reported…
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