GRPD says they want protesters âvoices heardâ in safe way GRPD preparing for protests after verdict is announced in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The jury began deliberations Monday afternoon. Videos âWe want those events to be successful:â GRPD preparing for reaction to verdict in Chauvin trial and last updated 2021-04-19 20:36:42-04 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â As the jury in the Derek Chauvin murder trial deliberates, the Grand Rapids Police Department are expecting for protests and demonstrations to occur as soon as the verdict is announced. Sgt. Dan Adams said they hope the events go peacefully. âRegardless of the outcome, regardless of what happens this has been a very emotional experience from the entire country down to the individual person, with their own thoughts and feelings and opinions and experiences. We completely recognize that,â said Sgt. Adams during a Zoom interview on Monday afternoon. âWe understand that people are going to want to express their feelings, be passionate about it, lift up their voices and want to be heard.â