By Associated Press - Sunday, June 10, 2018

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - The Grand Rapids Police Department hopes to improve communication and problem solving with residents of the western Michigan city.

Community members are invited to two trust-building sessions scheduled June 27 at Grand Rapids Community College.

The police department says each interactive session focuses on objectives instead of suspicion about others’ intentions.

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Chief David Rahinsky says there are local and national conversations about “trust between the community and law enforcement.” He adds “communication, respect and commitment” are the keys to a strong relationship between them.

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