October
2, 2018
Chief
Alfred Durham has named Officer Kenia Marte Santana as the Richmond Police
Department’s new Hispanic liaison to serve the community.
A
Richmond native, Officer Marte Santana previously worked in patrol at Second
Precinct where she developed strong relationships with the Latino community.
“It is an
honor for me to be able to work with my beloved community,” said Officer
Marte Santana. “I want to continue to enhance the relationship between RPD
officers and members of Hispanic community.”
In her
new role, Officer Marte Santana will continue to build community trust with the
police through community crime prevention academies, community meetings, and
safety seminars. She will also provide assistance with interpretations for
officers and detectives during investigations.