Thursday, June 18, 2020

Mayor Stoney to Introduce Interim Chief Blackwell to the Community


June 18, 2020

WHAT:                    Introduction of Interim Chief William “Jody” Blackwell

WHEN:                   1:00 p.m., TODAY, June 18, 2020

WHERE:                 RPD Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road, Richmond   

BACKGROUND:     Last Tuesday, Mayor Levar Stoney named William “Jody” Blackwell as the interim chief of the Richmond Police Department.

                                Today, Interim Chief Blackwell will offer remarks and take questions about the new assignment.

                                 Blackwell is a 22 year veteran of the Department. His most recent assignment, as a Major, was Chief of Staff.