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No homicides last month, Kennedy student disarmed, police commission hears

By Marco Torrez | December 11, 2019 |

The city of Richmond experienced no homicides in the month of November but had shootouts with large magazines of rifle ammo used.

Police review commission weighs hiring, murders and access to public information

By Marco Torrez | November 21, 2019

Four Richmond Police Officers are to be terminated from the Richmond Police Department, the City Manager's office said in a statement on Monday. Photo by Grace Oyenubi.

Hiring, homicides, and public access to information on police investigations took center stage as Richmond’s Community Police Review Commission heard from both Interim Police Chief Bisa French and Police Officer Association (POA) President Ben Therriault on November 6.

Christmas cheer with Richmond Fire and Police

By Yinuo Shi | November 8, 2019

A prelude to a Christmas event where children interact with Richmond Fire and Police.

Disciplinary actions recommended for officers involved in sexual misconduct case

By Angeline Bernabe | September 26, 2016

Richmond police car. Photo by Grace Oyenubi

The Richmond Police Department will initiate disciplinary actions against 11 police officers identified in the case involving improper conduct with the 19-year-old woman formerly known as Celeste Guap, according to a statement released by the office of Richmond City Manager Bill Lindsay Friday morning.

Magnus heads to Arizona

By Matt Beagle | November 18, 2015 |

Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus speaking at a press conference on Wednesday. Magnus will become Tucson's next police chief in January, 2016. (Photo by Matt Beagle)

Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus has officially decided to move on to Tucson, Arizona.

Tucson votes on hiring Richmond’s police chief

By Matt Beagle | November 16, 2015

Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus was all but guaranteed Monday that he will be offered a new job in Tucson, Arizona.

Richmond Police Department announces banner year in crime reduction

By Phil James | December 7, 2014 |

Crime fell across the board in Richmond thus far in 2014, suggesting another banner year for the city’s law enforcement, according to statistics released by the Richmond Police Department last week.

RPD Grinch-busters hold holiday safety event at Hilltop Mall

By Martin Totland | December 7, 2014 |

The Richmond Police Department knows thieves are on the prowl during the holiday season, and held its annual Holiday Safety Event last Saturday to help residents be prepared.