Officers in Action.This morning at 8:24 a.m., officers from the Richmond PD responded to a report about an individual exhibiting acting strange in the area of 36th St and Clinton Ave. Upon arrival, they discovered a female in distress who had climbed a utility pole and appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis. Understanding the importance of a compassionate approach, a specially trained mental health officer quickly established a connection with her, taking the time to listen and engag

Exciting Times at the RPD: Welcoming New Officers and Proffessional Staff! On Thursday, July 3rd, we proudly welcomed a group of new police officers into the RPD family! Join us in welcoming Officer Nicholas Brown, Neil Conway, George McLoughlin, Eric Lopez, and Roman Shaw as they take their oaths and embark on their journey with us. These fresh faces will now dive into our in-house and field training programs, joining the three new officers we welcomed just last month. Over the next six months,

Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham spoke with the alleged gunman's family after a fatal shooting that involved his police officers. The suspected gunman was killed, a Richmond Police officer was injured. "Loss of life is always tragic, and tonight we lost a member of our community. Chief Durham sends his condolences to the family and loved ones. He would also like to thank the citizens for the outpouring of care and concern they have shown in the wake of tonight's shooting," the Richmond Police