December 11, 2019
WHAT:
Richmond
Police Department Community Walk
WHEN:
5:30 p.m. TODAY, December 11, 2019
WHERE:
500 block of W. Marshall Street.
BACKGROUND:
Chief William Smith, Command Staff and other Richmond Police Department officers
will walk at 5:30 p.m. today through the Jackson Ward neighborhood.
During the walk, 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 413 Lt. James Roberts says a common issue in this neighborhood is
items being stolen out of vehicles. During this time of year there is also an
uptick in package thefts.
“We want to take this opportunity to engage with our Jackson Ward neighbors to
share information on holiday safety tips and methods for keeping valuables
safe,” said Lt. Roberts.
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.
