The
Richmond Police Department’s Warrants & Information Services Unit will soon
be relocated from police headquarters, 200 West Grace Street to the Richmond
City Justice Center, 1701 Fairfield Way. The move, which will take place in
early May, will complete a plan to consolidate several aspects of criminal
justice services at the Justice Center.
”Having
many elements of the criminal justice system in one place will make it more
efficient,” said Chief Alfred Durham. “It will be helpful to both citizens and
police officers to be able to access these services at one location.”
The
Warrants & Information Services Unit supports RPD officers with timely
updates on warrants and other database information.
Last month, the Richmond Magistrate’s Office and the city’s lock-up were moved to the Justice Center. The Magistrate’s Office had been located in police headquarters and the lock-up had been located in the former public safety building, 501 North Ninth Street. The lock-up is where people who have been arrested are processed before entering the Justice Center or are released from custody.
Last month, the Richmond Magistrate’s Office and the city’s lock-up were moved to the Justice Center. The Magistrate’s Office had been located in police headquarters and the lock-up had been located in the former public safety building, 501 North Ninth Street. The lock-up is where people who have been arrested are processed before entering the Justice Center or are released from custody.
Starting
Monday, May 4, 2015, once the Warrants & Information Services Unit is
moved, the hours of operation at police headquarters will change from 24/7 to 8
a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
“When
headquarters is closed, we encourage people who want to make a police report,
speak to a police officer or have a public safety-related inquiry to go to any
of the four police precincts,” said Chief Durham. “They are open 24/7. It
doesn’t matter which precinct. There is someone there to help.”
·
First Precinct 501
Q Street (804) 646-3602
·
Second Precinct 177
E. Belt Blvd. (804) 646-8093
·
Third Precinct
301 S. Meadow St. (804)
646-1412
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Fourth Precinct 2219 Chamberlayne Ave. (804) 646-4105
After-hours,
a telephone handset and wall-mounted camera at the front door of headquarters
will provide a two-way audio-video link to the Department of Emergency
Communications, allowing visitors to speak to a communications officer.
The
Public Records Unit, which provides copies of police reports and takes
fingerprints, will remain at police headquarters.
