Richmond Police Department (Virginia)

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Richmond Police Department
Abbreviation	RPD
Agency overview
Formed	1807; 217 years ago (1807)
Employees	920
Annual budget	$96 million
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction	Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Map of Richmond Police Department's jurisdiction
Size	62.5 square miles (162 km2)
Population	230,436
Legal jurisdiction	Richmond, Virginia
General nature	Local civilian police
Operational structure
Headquarters	200 West Grace Street Richmond, Virginia 23220
Officers	750
Civilians	170
Agency executive	Rick Edwards, Chief of Police
Facilities
Precincts	Four precincts
Website
Richmond Police Department Website

The Richmond Police Department (RPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for the 230,436 people^[1] within the 62.5 square miles (162 km²) jurisdiction^[2] of Richmond, Virginia. The department employs about 750 sworn officers and about 170 civilians.^[3]

On July 31, 2010, the Richmond Police Department received law enforcement accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).^[4] RPD received CALEA reaccreditation in 2013 and 2016.^[5]

Since the establishment of the Richmond Police Department in 1807, 39 officers have died while on duty.^[6]

The approved general fund expenditure for the Richmond Police Department in fiscal year 2020 was $96,104,518.^[7]

On June 15, 2020, Mayor Levar Stoney requested and received the resignation of former Chief William C. Smith, following two weeks of protests in response to the murder of George Floyd.^[8] That same day, Stoney appointed Major William Blackwell as Interim Chief of the Richmond Police Department.^[9] After serving in the role for 11 days, Blackwell announced that he was stepping down on June 26, 2020. Mayor Stoney announced that day that he had hand-picked a new permanent chief, Gerald M. Smith, who would take over the role on July 1, 2020.^[10]

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The city of Richmond is divided into two areas consisting of four precincts and twelve sectors. As of June 2020^[update], Patrol Services is under the command of Deputy Chief John O'Kleasky.^[12]

• Area 1 Commander: Major Darrell Goins
  • First Precinct Commander: Captain Richard Edwards (Sector 111, Sector 112, Sector 113)
  • Second Precinct Commander: Captain Jason Hudson (Sector 211, Sector 212, Sector 213)
• Area 2 Commander: Major Sybil El-Amin
  • Third Precinct Commander: Captain Martin Harrison (Sector 311, Sector 312, Sector 313)
  • Fourth Precinct Commander: Captain Daniel Minton (Sector 411, Sector 412, Sector 413)^[12]

Richmond Police - Known for its kindness and professionalism. Community Policing at its finest.

• Major Crimes includes the Forensics, Homicide, Violent Crimes, and Youth and Family Crimes Units.
• Special Investigations Division includes the Gang, Narcotics, Asset Forfeiture, Vice, and Computer-Aided Crimes units.
• Special Events Division includes the functional areas of traffic accident investigation and enforcement, commercial motor vehicle inspection, fatality crash investigations, homeland security, aerial patrol and transport, hostage negotiations and SWAT operations, crowd management, Neighborhood Assistance Officers, Mounted Patrol, permits (parking, street closures, parade events), and narcotic and patrol K-9 operations.^[13]

As of June 2020^[update], Deputy Chief Mr. William Friday directs Business Services, which consists of the following areas:

• Finance Services is responsible for the budget; grants management; payroll and accounting; purchasing and procurement; and property and evidence.
• Human Resources is responsible for recruitment, personnel management, and disciplinary review. The division is composed of seven units: Background Investigations, Civilian Training, Disciplinary Review, Employee Relations, Polygraph Examinations, Risk Management, and Recruitment and Staffing.
• The Planning Division is responsible for the developing and updating policies and forms; coordinating accreditation compliance; and managing RPD strategic planning, including performance measurement and preparing annual reports. The division also includes the Crime Analysis Unit.
• The Records and Technology Division manages all technical hardware and software services and systems. The division also includes the department's Information Services, Warrant Services, Body Cameras, and the Records Management System team.
• The Training Division is responsible for training of all department employees and oversees operations of the Training Academy.^[14][15]

As of June 2020^[update], Captain Faith Flippo directs Community, Youth, and Intervention Services, which consists of the following areas:

• Community Assisted Public Safety (CAPS)
• Hispanic Liaison Officer
• Homeless Outreach Partnerships Enforcement (HOPE Unit)
• Richmond Police Athletic League
• School Resource Officers
• Volunteers in Policing^[16]

The RPD uses the following rank structure:^[17]

Insignia	Rank title	Information
	Chief	Commander of the department.
	Deputy Chief	Commands Patrol Services or Support Services.
	Major	Commands an Area.
	Captain	Commands a Division or Precinct.
	Lieutenant	Commands a Section or Unit.
	Sergeant	Supervisor
	Corporal
	Police Officer

• List of law enforcement agencies in Virginia
• Government of Richmond, Virginia

• Richmond Police Department Website
• Richmond Police Department Organizational Chart
• Richmond Sheriff's Office Website
• City of Richmond Website