Promotional Ceremony And Community Gathering To Congratulate Police Chief Eric Payne
The community is invited to attend the Promotional Ceremony for Police Chief Eric Payne.
City Clerk Joel Hondorp will administer the oath of office to newly appointed Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Payne, Monday, July 22 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave. NW, Ninth Floor, City Commission Chambers.
Join congratulating Chief Payne on his new appointment.
Payne, a 32-year member of the Grand Rapids Police Department, recently served as the Grand Rapids Police Department's deputy chief of operations overseeing the Patrol Division, Special Response Team, Traffic Unit, Office of Special Events and Canine Unit.
Before becoming deputy chief, Payne was captain of the Investigative Division, which includes the Detective, Vice and Forensic Services units.
He previously served as captain of the South Service Area and the department's Crisis Negotiation Team.
He also served as administrative lieutenant for the South Service Area and as a patrol watch commander.
He began his career as a patrol officer, hostage negotiator and field - training officer.
Payne has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Grand Valley State University. He has advanced leadership training from the Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Institute and Leadership Institute for Police Executives and New Chiefs.
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