Richmond Police Department: Report To The Community – Fourth Quarter/End Of Year Crime Briefing

Press release from Richmond Police Department:

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Chief
Gerald Smith to Provide Update and Message to the Community

WHAT: Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith to provide 2021 Fourth Quarter and
End of Year Report to the Community including an overview
of crime in Richmond during the fourth quarter of 2021, trends with a year-end
snap shot, and an update on Operation
Red Ball; a special operation fielded in November of 2021, targeting violent
criminals and aimed at taking firearms off the streets. Gain an understanding of how the public can play
a role in combating crime in our community in 2022. 11 a.m., Friday, January 21, 2022 Richmond Police Headquarters, FOCUS Room (200 W. Grace St.) A face mask in required upon entering the building and during the briefing. The public is invited to watch Chief Smith’s
presentation live on RPD’s Facebook page: facebook.com/richmondpolice . Following the briefing, the presentation can be
accessed through www.rva.gov/police . Should inclement weather prevent this briefing
from taking place on this date, we will update you.

This press release was produced by Richmond Police Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.