Last Updated: 2009-11-15

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The Richmond Police Department is one of only four law enforcement agencies in Virginia that have been accredited by both the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC).



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Richmond Police Mission Statement

We Engage the Community

We recognize that citizen involvement is the cornerstone of community policing. We dedicate ourselves to becoming part of the community, by way of improved communication and access, mutual setting of goals and priorities, and shared commitment to the crime prevention responsibility.

We Solve Problems

We seek to improve the quality of life for all residents of the city of Richmond through a proactive team approach to timely, innovative intervention in community problems. We will be the catalyst for positive social change through persistent, personalized, and cost-effective application of public safety resources. We recognize and value the diverse and unique contributions made by both citizen and employee alike to the common goal of excellence in public safety.

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Richmond Police Dept.
City of Richmond
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (804) 646-5100
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200 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA
23220 USA
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