# Public Safety Committee - October 27, 2026

The City of Grand Rapids Public Safety Committee met on October 27, 2026, and heard reports on the Civilian Appeals Board (CAB), fire prevention, police crime statistics, and police training. CAB staff reviewed the board’s independent appeal role and reported one appeal heard in 2026, with another expected before year-end. The board’s reorganization will be discussed in January. The Fire Prevention Division described inspections, public education, and its residential safety program, which has installed more than 4,200 smoke alarms and 1,500 carbon monoxide detectors in over 800 homes since January. The Grand Rapids Fire Prevention Foundation provided $75,000 for program inventory. The department also reported opening Fire Station 10; no station contract or related spending decision was presented.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Emergency Response
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [Public Safety Committee - October 27, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoW1Z1a_tPA) - The City of Grand Rapids