Veteran GRPD leader Joe Trigg selected as Grand Rapids’ next police chief

City Manager Mark Washington has selected Joseph A. Trigg, interim police chief and deputy police chief of the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD), to serve as the City’s next chief of police. His appointment is effective today, June 22. 

Trigg brings more than 25 years of law enforcement experience in Grand Rapids and is expected to formally be sworn in to his new role Monday, June 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers of City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids. Washington will introduce Trigg at a press conference tomorrow, June 23 at 11 a.m. 

The June 29 public Oath of Office Ceremony and tomorrow’s press conference will air live on Xfinity Channel 26 and stream on the City’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

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