Last Updated: 2010-01-20

Police Chief -- Bryan T. Norwood

Chief of Police Bryan T. Norwood

Chief Norwood is responsible for all aspects of the Richmond Police Department.

Assistant Police Chief -- David M. McCoy

Assistant Police Chief, David M. McCoy

Assistant Chief of Police McCoy oversees these services:

  • Administrative
  • Support
  • Operations
  • Community, Youth, and Intervention Services
  • Night Supervisors

Chief of Staff -- Major Sydney G. Collier

Chief of Staff, Major Sydney G. Collier

Major Collier is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Chief's Office. In addition, he manages the budget, handles complaints, directs policy, and administers public affairs.

Finance -- Ms. Kellie High-Foster

Financial operations include budget development; grants management; property and evidence; and payroll and accounting.

General Counsel -- Ms. Victoria P. Benjamin, Esq.

Conducts internal audits to ensure that department practices conform to policies.

Examines existing and proposed policies to ensure that policies meet or exceed industry standards.

Works with the Internal Affairs Division to identify department trends and creates and implements policy changes where appropriate.

Works as part of senior management to advise on emerging issues, practices, and policies in policing.

Reviews policies and practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and administrative regulations.

Human Resources -- Ms. Antoinette H. Archer

Personnel and Recruitment Division is responsible for the recruitment and administrative management of all department employees.

Office of Professional Responsibility -- Major Norris Evans

Disciplinary Review Office

Internal Affairs -- Major Norris Evans

The Internal Affairs Division handles internal complaint investigations, firearms discharges, and excessive force allegations.

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Public Affairs -- Mr. Gene Lepley

The Public Affairs Unit provides information about the operations and personnel of the Richmond Police Department. The Unit responds to more than 200 media inquiries each month, both locally and nationally. A critical function of the Unit is responding to crime scenes to provide information and updates to the media.

Executive Protection Unit -- Lt. Anthony Franklin

This unit is tasked with providing 24 hour protection for the Mayor of Richmond, Dwight Jones.

Contact Information:

Richmond Police Dept.
City of Richmond
200 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA
23220 USA
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The Police Department cannot take police reports via email. You must call (804)646-5100 to report a crime.

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Non-Emergency: (804)646-5100
Emergency: 911

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