Huge thanks to VCU Athletics and VCU Police Department for hosting an awesome mini-basketball game! Even though we did not win, the energy, friendly competition, and camaraderie made it a win for everyone. Congrats to VCU PD! | Richmond Police Department

Richmond Police Department Chief Rick Edwards welcomes the newest recruits to the RPD with an inspirational message as their journey begins. Start your exciting path to becoming a Richmond Police Department officer by calling (804) 646-6733! City of Richmond, VA Government | Richmond Police Department

RPD UNIT SPOTLIGHT: For this month’s RPD Unit Spotlight, we’d like to introduce you to Officer John Perez. He just took on his new role as RPD’s Hispanic Liaison Officer at the beginning of the year. Watch this video to learn more about his background, how he’s already spent years working with Richmond’s Hispanic community, and why he feels it is important to have a Hispanic liaison at the police department. He’s also recruiting for the 27th Hispanic Citizen’s Academy! It starts on March 31 and

These four officers, one from each precinct, have been nominated for Rookie of the Year for RPD! During the annual RPD Salute to Excellence Awards - Chief Gerald M. Smith will announce who has won the honor. | Richmond Police Department

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