Officer Michelle Norris Promoted to Sergeant

On August 12th at the Grand Rapids City Council meeting, Michelle Norris of the Grand Rapids Police Department was sworn in as a sergeant on the police force. She has become the first female of the force in Grand Rapids to receive the rank of Sergeant. The Minnesota POST Board (Police Officers Standards and Training) reports 13% of the statewide 10,499 full time Peace Officers are female officers. That percentage collapsed to a mere 8% when major metropolitan agencies are removed from the review. Grand Rapids Police Chief Andy Morgan said in a statement, “Sergeant Norris has thrived in seeking justice for victims; from years of investigating criminal sexual conduct cases involving our youth, to coordinating Senior Safety presentations, her heart is dedicated to providing a police service to those community member victims who are often the most vulnerable.” Sergeant Norris officially took over the position earlier this month.

Tony Schmid News Director Rapids Radio