Four finalists named in search for Grand Rapids’ next police chief Community members may submit topics and questions in advance through an online survey available through 5 p.m. Monday, June 15

City Manager Mark Washington today announced four finalists in the search for Grand Rapids’ next chief of police: Mark Bliss, Rafael Diaz, Eve Stephens and Joseph Trigg.

As part of the next phase of the selection process, the City invites community members to participate in two engagement events on Wednesday, June 17, at City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave. NW. The events support the City’s commitment to transparency, public input and open communication.

June 17 Community Engagement Events

Location: City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave. NW

• 5:45 p.m. — Community meet-and-greet (Calder Plaza level)

• 7 p.m. — Public forum (Commission Chambers, 9th floor)

The 7 p.m. public forum will air on Xfinity Channel 26 and stream live on the City of Grand Rapids Facebook and YouTube channels. Community members may submit topics and questions in advance through an online survey available through 5 p.m. Monday, June 15, at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Community-Questions. Spanish interpretation services will be provided.

For more information about each finalist, visit: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/four-finalists-named-in-search-for-grand-rapids-next-police-chief/.