Kevin Grady
Chief of Public Safety
VA Battle Creek health care
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Chief Kevin Grady was appointed as Chief of Public Safety in October, 2020.
He has served with the Veteran Affairs Police beginning in 1998 with multiple positions including Police Officer, Training Officer, Sergeant, Deputy Chief, and Chief of Police. Chief Grady has over 36 years of Federal Law Enforcement and military experience. He joined the US Air Force where he served on active duty for 12 years before joining the Air National Guard and serving another 19 years. This includes combined comprehensive emergency management, anti-terrorism, personal security detail, and diverse law enforcement experiences.
As Chief of Police he has oversight of the Veterans Affairs Police programs that includes operations, Investigations, physical security, and training. Chief Grady also oversees the Veterans Affairs Fire Department, Emergency Management, and Dispatch who provide fire protection and response, inspections and compliance, medical transports, emergency preparedness and response, and emergency communication throughout West Michigan VA facilities.
The Public Safety Service is comprised of Veterans Affairs Police, Veterans Affairs Fire Fighters, Emergency Management, and Emergency Dispatchers who serve Veterans, staff, visitors, and the Veterans Affairs Infrastructure and properties in West Michigan.