WHAT:
Public Safety Mid-Year Briefing to the Community
and Public Safety Partnership Update
WHEN:
1 p.m., TOMORROW, Thursday, July 11, 2024
WHERE: The briefing location is at RPD Headquarters, 200 W. Grace St.
Chief of Police Rick
Edwards will address statistics from crimes that occurred in the first half of
2024 that impacted the public. Following the data, the department will share an
update from the Public Safety Partnership. PSP serves as a U.S. Department of
Justice program that enables participating sites to consult with and receive
expedited, coordinated training and technical assistance and an array of
resources from DOJ to enhance local public safety strategies. PSP also is
assisting RPD in preparing a Strategic Plan for public safety in Richmond.
BACKGROUND:
This crime briefing
will inform the community of crime trends impacting public safety, provide an
update on Operation Safe Summer, a multi-jurisdictional operation, share
information on recent arrests, 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.
CONTACT: James Mercante
RPD Office of Public Affairs
(804) 363-9107
