Man Uses Stolen Truck to Ram Richmond Police Car Before Getting Stuck
A man driving a stolen box truck was arrested Monday night after allegedly running a stop sign and ramming a Richmond police cruiser....
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Mar
25
Jan
Crime Is Down in Richmond. New Reporting Could Push Numbers Back Up
Richmond Police says property and violent crimes have decreased, but changes in how it reports data could make the numbers go up even if crime doesn't....
30
Dec
Q&A: Cesar Zepeda Wants to Know ‘What’s Important to You’
Incoming Richmond City Council member says he wants to hear from all his constituents about their differing needs and work on public safety, housing and more....
10
Nov
DA Won’t Press Charges in 2020 Richmond Police Shooting
The use of force by police resulting in Juan Carlos Ayon Barraza's 2020 death in Richmond was "reasonable under the ...
02
Nov
Richmond Police Lags Far Behind Fire Department in Recruitment
According to updates at the City Council meeting Tuesday, the Richmond Fire Department has 700 job applicants, while the Police Department has just 18....
21
Jul
Police Chief Bisa French Reinstated After Abuse Allegations
Richmond Police Chief Bisa French was put on administrative leave in October after being accused of abusing a man who was accused of sex trafficking....
08
Jun
Richmond Firefighters Working 24-Hour Shifts, Captain Says
Richmond police and fire leaders say their departments are understaffed, causing issues like longer shifts, greater injury risk and lack of traffic enforcement....
27
Apr
Council Questions Use of Military-Grade Police Weapons
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday discussed a potential ordinance regarding a military funding acquisition and use policy, which concerns police equipment....
12
Jan
Council Hears From Acting Police Chief on Staffing and Dog Bites
In its first meeting of 2022, the Richmond City Council received a presentation Tuesday from acting Richmond Police Chief Louie Tirona on staffing shortages....
20
Dec
Police Adapting to Changing Expectations, Says Acting Richmond Chief
Acting Richmond Police Chief Louie Tirona talks to the Pulse about mental health crisis calls, traffic enforcement, staffing shortages and more....
14
Oct
Police Chief French Put on Administrative Leave Amid Investigation
A domestic violence restraining order has been filed against Richmond Police Chief Bisa French and her husband, Oakland Police Sgt. Lee French. ...
21
Jun
Q&A: Richmond Police Chief Bisa French Looks Ahead After $3 Million Cut
Richmond Police Chief Bisa French said she wants to work with the community as she considers changes following the decision to cut the police budget....
17
Jun
City Council Cuts $3 Million, 12 Positions From Police Department
After months of debate, the Richmond City Council voted to reduce the police budget and use the money for other public safety measures....
04
Jun
Richmond Conflicted on Reallocating Police Funds
Read about the ongoing debate over whether to shift city funds away from the Richmond Police Department and then take our survey....
03
May
Richmond Has Fewer Police Officers Amid Budget Reallocation Talks
Across the U.S., many officers are leaving law enforcement. The Richmond Police Department is no exception as it deals with budgeting and staffing concerns....
