Richmond Police Department 1.3

The Richmond Police Department operates within a diverse community of approximately 102,000 residents, encompassing a significant geographic area characterized by 32 miles of shoreline, numerous residential neighborhoods, an active port, and vital industrial and technological resources. The department also oversees major retail and business centers along with several thousand acres of parkland. This breadth of environment necessitates a commitment to building strong relationships and partnerships with the community to enhance public safety.

The personnel of the Richmond Police Department are dedicated to providing high-quality customer service and utilize technology alongside social media platforms to foster transparency and disseminate critical information efficiently. In line with these objectives, the department has introduced the Richmond PD mobile application, which is freely accessible to all citizens.

This application provides users with essential tools and information including:

• Alerts
• News
• Crime Maps
• Directory
• Stations
• Beat Map
• Nextdoor
• Crime Prevention
• RPD Website
• Videos
• Photos
• Transit Information
• Recruiting Opportunities
• Twitter Updates
• Facebook Updates
• Instagram Updates
• Report City Issues

Looking ahead, the Richmond Police Department plans to expand the features available within the application. Users are encouraged to select automatic updates upon downloading to stay informed about new developments.

This initiative is powered by, and developed in collaboration with, gomobilepd.com.