Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Chief Edwards to Hold Briefing to Discuss End-of-Year Crime Stats

Chief Edwards to Hold Briefing to Discuss End-of-Year Crime Stats

 

WHAT:               End-of-year Public Safety Briefing to the Community

 

WHEN:               2 p.m., TOMORROW, Thursday, January 25, 2024 

 

WHERE:            The briefing location is at RPD Headquarters, 200 W. Grace St.

 

Chief of Police Rick Edwards will address crime stats impacting the public and highlight strategies that reduced violent crime in 2023. The briefing will also focus on other topics, including the continuing RPD plan to make roadways safer for us all.

 

BACKGROUND:    

This crime briefing will inform the community of crime trends impacting public safety, recognize successful multi-jurisdictional operations, outline department strategies, and offer opportunities for members of the public to engage in upcoming community events to participate in a joint effort to reduce crime.

 

Media is invited to attend.


48 hours following the presentation, the briefing will be available on the RPD webpage: www.rva.gov/police and YouTube page: www.youtube.com/c/richmondpolice