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US Marine Corp Veterans -- Current RPD Officers
Richmond Police Department
Several Marines have made the transition to civilian life as Richmond Police Officers. The Richmond Police Department is a Paramilitary Organization. We understand that the characteristics and traits which made these officers good Marines also make them good police officers. Here are just a few of our officers.
We will add more pictures and testimonials as they become available.
Berkley Eikerenkoetter - USMC Berkley Eikerenkoetter - Sergeant - Richmond Police Department
Sergeant Berkley Eikerenkoetter
MOS - 5811 - Military Police
Active Duty - 4 Years
Reserve - 4 Years
Current Assignment - Police Academy

Wesley T. Partin III - USMC Wesley T. Partin III - Sergeant - Richmond Police Department
Sergeant Wesley T. Partin III
MOS - 0811, 0812 - Artillery
Active Duty - 7.5 Years
Current Assignment - K-9

Michael A. Snawder - USMC Michael A. Snawder - Sergeant - Richmond Police Department
Sergeant Michael A. Snawder
MOS - 5811 - Military Police
Active Duty - 4 Years
Reserve - 1 Year
Current Assignment - Police Recruiter

Mark Williams - USMC Mark Williams - Detective - Richmond Police Department
Detective Mark Williams
MOS - Artillery Radar Operator
Active Duty - 4 Years
Reserve - 1 Year
Current Assignment - Homicide
Testimonial – In the military I excelled at being responsible for the assignments given to me and ensuring that they were completed in a timely manner. As a Homicide Detective, I continue to be responsible for my assignments, and if nothing else the Marine Corps had taught me the meaning of the word "Now" !
Gene Baskette - USMC Gene Baskette - Police Officer -  Richmond Police Department
Officer Gene Baskette
MOS - 0842 Forward Observer
Active Duty - 4 Years
Current Assignment - Fleet Management
Favorite Quote – "Leadership is the sum of those qualities of human intellect, human understanding, and moral character that enables a person to inspire and control a group of people successfully." -- Gen. John A. Lejuene
Jerry Baskette - USMC Jerry Baskette - Police Officer -  Richmond Police Department
Officer Jerry Baskette
MOS - 0313 - LAV
Active Duty - 10 Years
Reserve - 6 Years
Current Assignment - 1st Precinct

William Nelson - USMC William Nelson - Police Officer -  Richmond Police Department
Officer William Nelson
MOS - 0311, 0629, 8551 - Infantry Scout, Tactical Communications Supervisor, Martial Arts Instructor
Active Duty - 4 Years
Reserve - 4 Years
Current Assignment - 3rd Precinct

Anthony Papaleo - USMC Anthony Papaleo - Police Officer - Richmond Police Department
Officer Anthony Papaleo
MOS - 2131 Artillery Mech.
Active Duty - 4 Years
Current Assignment - 2nd Precinct

Brian Shows - USMC Brian Shows - Police Officer - Richmond Police Department
Officer Brian Shows
MOS - 1833 Assault Amphibian Crewman
Active Duty - 4 Years
Current Assignment - 3rd Precinct
Favorite Quote – "Leadership is the sum of those qualities of intellect, human understanding, and moral character that allows a person to inspire and control a group of people successfully.
Steven Szeles - USMC Steven Szeles - Police Officer - Richmond Police Department
Officer Steven Szeles
MOS - Aviation Ordnance Tech.
Active Duty - 4 Years
Current Assignment - 4th Precinct

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