November 14, 2018
WHAT:
Richmond
Police Department Community Walk
WHEN:
5 p.m., Today, November 14, 2018
WHERE:
Faith Walkers Church Parking Lot 2403 Jefferson Davis Highway
BACKGROUND:
Chief Alfred Durham, Second Precinct Sector 213 Lt. Robert Marland and other Richmond
Police Department officers will participate in a walk through Richmond’s
Windsor neighborhood at 5 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.
According to Sector 213 Lt. Robert Marland, the area has seen an
increase in robberies and property crimes such as motor vehicle thefts and
theft from motor vehicles.
“Residents’ personal safety is our number one priority,” said Lt. Marland.
“However, we need help from citizens by following simple safety tips. Never
leave your keys in your vehicle or your vehicle running. It’s also important to
take all of your items out of your vehicle to prevent thieves from breaking
in.”
This event is the
latest in a series of walks by the Richmond Police Department in neighborhoods
throughout the city.
Members of the media
are encouraged to attend.
