April 4, 2019
WHAT:
Richmond Police Department Community Walk
WHEN:
5:30 p.m. Today, April 4, 2019
WHERE: 1221 E. Brookland Park Boulevard – Highland Park Senior Apartments (near the
gazebo)
BACKGROUND:
Interim Chief William Smith and Richmond Police Department officers will walk through
Richmond’s Six Points neighborhood today. During the walk, Members of the RPD
will speak with community members about safety concerns they may have and what
they would like to see from the Richmond Police Department.
Newly promoted Sector 411 Lt. Anthony Jackson said there has been a lot
of investment in this portion of the city. He plans to focus on things
residents can do to help prevent motor vehicle thefts and theft from motor
vehicles.
“We will have face to face interactions with the residents in the
neighborhood to alert them of issues we are noticing and remind them to contact
us with any concerns they might have,” said Lt. Jackson. “This is a
great way for us to connect to the community we serve.”
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.
