May 9, 2018
WHAT: Richmond
Police Department Community Walk
WHEN:
5:30 p.m. Today, May 9, 2018
WHERE: East
36th and McRand Streets, Kiononia Christian Church
BACKGROUND:
Chief Alfred Durham, Second Precinct Sector 211 Lt. Kelly O’Connell and other Richmond
Police Department officers will participate in a walk through in Richmond’s
Swansboro neighborhood at 5:30 p.m. today. During the walk, RPD officers
will speak with community members about safety concerns they may have and what
they would like to see from the Richmond Police Department.
Sector 211 Lt. O’Connell said
there has been a focus on preventing property crimes in this neighborhood.
“Right now, we’re concerned
with the increase in thefts of HVAC units,” said Lt. O’Connell. “This
walk will give us a great opportunity to make the community aware of this
growing trend, and what to look out for.”
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.
