Residents of Grand Rapids should prepare to steadily hear gunfire in the coming weeks as the local police department commences mandatory firearms training. The Grand Rapids Police Department has alerted the community, especially those near Market Avenue SW and I-196, to expect sounds of gunshots starting today through April 1. According to WZZM13, the training will run Monday through Thursday each week, with sessions from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Authorities have previously received emergency calls during similar training exercises, which prompted the department to issue a preemptive explanation via their social media channels. The Grand Rapids Police Department noted that while it's important to keep community members informed, they encourage residents to still "not hesitate to call 911" if there's any concern about the sound of gunshots during training. This ensures that safety and peace of mind remain the top priority.
Local area residents who have made calls in past years reporting gunshot sounds have been part of the conversation around public awareness and the city's approach to transparency with law enforcement training.
