Richmond Police Dept.
200 W. Grace St.
Richmond, Va 23220

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(804) 646-6842

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(804) 646-5100

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Test your knowledge
Richmond Police Department
1. On average, how many guns do Richmond police officers take off the streets each year?
300
500
900

2. Who is the Chief of Police?
Andre Parker
Bryan Norwood
Rodney D. Monroe

3. What can you do to avoid being robbed?
Shop with a friend; there is safety in numbers
Avoid carrying large amounts of cash
Stay alert to your surroundings and be very careful at ATMs
All of the above

4. How many police chiefs has Richmond had?
10
16
20

5. What should you do if you are stopped by the police?
Cooperate and provide the information for which the officer is asking
Try not to be nervous. We realize that talking to the police can be scary to some people
Do not be angry with the police. You will only be detained for a short period of time
All of the above

6. How often do burglars break into a home or apartment
Every hour
Every half hour
Every 15 seconds

7. The Department uses Segways as a crime prevention tool. True or False?
True
False

8. How long are recruits in training before becoming police officers?
15 weeks
38 weeks
55 weeks

9. You can ask the police to watch your home while you're away on vacation. True or False?
True
False

10. What’s the correct hierarchy of ranking (starting with the highest ranking officer and going down) in the Richmond Police Department?
Sergeant, Assistant Chief, Captain, Major, Chief, Lieutenant, Officer/Detective
Chief, Assistant Chief, Major, Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Officer/Detective
Major, Sergeant, Captain, Chief, Officer/Detective, Assistant Chief, Lieutenant
Officer/Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Assistant Chief, Chief



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