June 4, 2019
WHAT:
Richmond Police Department Community Walk
WHEN:
5:30 p.m. Today, June 4, 2019
WHERE:
Redd Elementary School, 5601 Jahnke Road
BACKGROUND:
Interim Chief William Smith and Richmond Police Department officers will walk
through Richmond’s Cedarhurst neighborhood this evening. During the
walk, Interim Chief Smith and 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 312 Lt. Brian Prendergast said that the area has seen a 7%
decrease in property crime.
“We
want to continue spreading our “Love it? Lock it or Lose it” message to
keep property crime down in the area,” said Lt. Prendergast. “It only
takes a few seconds to put your valuables in your trunk or take them with you.
This simple task makes all the difference in preventing thefts from motor
vehicles.”
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.
