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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]ofRichmond, Virginia. The department employs about 750 sworn officers and about 170 civilians.[3]
Richmond Police Department | |
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Abbreviation | RPD |
Agency overview | |
Formed | 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 | |
Operational structure | |
Headquarters | 200 West Grace Street Richmond, Virginia 23220 |
Officers | 750 |
Civilians | 170 |
Agency executive |
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Facilities | |
Precincts | Four precincts |
Website | |
Richmond Police Department Website |
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]
Division | Director |
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Patrol Services | Deputy Chief John O'Kleasky |
Support Services | Deputy Chief Sydney G. Collier |
Critical Incident Management | Deputy Chief Sydney G. Collier |
Watch Commanders | Deputy Chief Sydney G. Collier |
Business Services | Deputy Chief Mr. William Friday |
Internal Affairs | Captain Greer Gould |
General Counsel | David Mitchell |
Public Affairs | Gene Lepley |
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]
Richmond Police - Known for its kindness and professionalism. Community Policing at its finest.
As of June 2020[update], Deputy Chief Mr. William Friday directs Business Services, which consists of the following areas:
As of June 2020[update], Captain Faith Flippo directs Community, Youth, and Intervention Services, which consists of the following areas:
The RPD uses the following rank structure:[17]
Insignia | Rank title | Information |
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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 |