Working to repair and heal Grand Rapids after civil unrest one year ago FOX 17 and last updated 2021-05-28 08:19:46-04 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â Grand Rapids police and social activists are working to create new laws and a safer police force while protecting the people they serve. As the social fabric of our nation continues to change one-year after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the emotional scars left behind in the people who lived through the violence are being healed through conversation and action. First, Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Payne says the need to debrief the situation has led to his proactive strategic plan, ensuring the safety of his community.