Major Richard Edwards has been placed as Acting Chief of Police as the city looks for a new Police Chief.
English, who has headed the police department for the city of Harrisonburg since 2018, was introduced at an Aug. 24 news conference that also saluted outgoing...
Gerald Smith, Deputy Police Chief in Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, is the new Richmond Police Chief.
Henrico County Chief of Police Humberto “Hum” Cardounel Jr. announced on Monday his plans to retire effective Sept. 1, ending a nearly 32-year career with the...
Taking Smith's place will be Major William "Jody" Blackwell, who will serve as Interim Chief. Blackwell has worked for the department for over 16 years, according...
Chief Smith, 51, began his law enforcement career with RPD in 1995 and has risen through the ranks of the department over a 24-year career. Since...
Tonight's meeting is from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Southside Community Services Center.
Interim Chief William Smith, Command Staff and other Richmond Police Department officers will walk at 5:00 p.m. today through the Fan neighborhood.
The retirement at year’s end caps 31 years of service in law enforcement, with four years as Chief of RPD.
