City of Richmond Police Department

Mission Statement

We Engage the Community - We recognize that citizen involvement is the cornerstone of community policing. We dedicate ourselves to becoming part of the community - by way of improved communication and access, mutual setting of goals and priorities, and shared commitment to the crime prevention responsibility. We Solve Problems - We seek to improve the quality of life for all residents of the city of Richmond through a proactive team approach to timely, innovative intervention in community problems. We will be the catalyst for positive social change through persistent, personalized, and cost-effective application of public safety resources. We recognize and value the diverse and unique contributions made by both citizen and employee alike to the common goal of excellence in public safety.