Police chief leaving Grand Rapids points to anti police sentiment from leadership

Outgoing chief says lack of support from city leadership undermined policing

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Outgoing Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom said a lack of consistent support from city leaders and what he described as the politicization of policing contributed to challenges during his tenure, comments that came as he announced he is leaving the department.

Winstrom said policing is more difficult in cities that are not bro…