It's part of an operation to help curb the violence the city experienced last year, which GRPD calls an unprecedented year for violent crime in the city.
Five people were killed in a helicopter crash in New York's East River on Sunday night, according to CNN. The pilot of the helicopter was reported as the sole survivor.
Officially, Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11th. And, as a way to recognize veterans for their military service, during times of war or peace, Davenport University and its chapter of the Student Veterans of America (SVA) is celebrating Veteran’s Day on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 on its W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids. The event is free and open to the public.