WHAT: Richmond Police Department Community Walk
WHEN:
5:30 p.m. Today, July 5, 2016
WHERE:
Boys and Girls Club; 1200 Southwood Parkway
BACKGROUND:
Chief Alfred Durham will
lead his Command Staff on a walk at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5 through
the Southwood neighborhood. During the walk, officers will speak with community
members about safety concerns they may have and what they would like to see
from the Richmond Police Department.
“Although crime is
down for the year, over the past 28 days, we have seen an increase in violent
crimes including six robberies,” said Sector 212 Lieutenant Michael Phibbs.
Lt. Phibbs said the Southwood residents have several concerns including community and park safety, drinking in public and robberies. He explained robberies have been an issue in this community for more than five years.
“We’re working to develop crime prevention efforts and reduce criminal activity in Southwood,” Lt. Phibbs said. “In May, we launched the Southwood Community Partnership and we are working with local organizations to reduce crime and build trust within the community.”
This event is the latest in a series of walks conducted by the Richmond Police Department in neighborhoods throughout the city.
Members of the media are encouraged to attend.
