August
13, 2019
Chief
William Smith has named Captain Michael Bender as the Richmond Police
Department’s new liaison with the LGBTQ community in Richmond.
“Captain
Bender took over as the commander of the Community, Youth, and Intervention
Services (CYIS) Unit earlier this year and I am pleased he has agreed to assume
this additional duty,” said Chief Smith. “It’s a natural fit because he leads
many of our outreach efforts.”
Captain
Bender replaces Captain Daniel Minton as the RPD’s LGBTQ liaison. Captain
Minton is now the commander of Fourth Precinct.
“I
appreciate Captain Minton’s assistance with the transition into this role over
the past few months. My goal is to build on the strong foundation that he
has established,” said Captain Bender. “I want to continue to enhance the
relationship between RPD officers and members of the LGBTQ community.”
RPD is proud
to make Captain Bender available in a variety of forums as the LGBTQ
liaison. You can chat with him at events such as our community walks or
even meet with him anonymously about LGBTQ concerns.
Captain
Bender is a 24-year veteran of the Richmond Police
Department.
Captain Michael Bender
