Looking for an exciting career with RPD? Use the following phone number and email to connect with our Recruitment Unit.
Phone (804) 646-6733
Email re-richmondpolicerec@rva.gov
City of Richmond Police Department
Submit a Commendation or Complaint
Phone Numbers:
Emergency: 911
Call if you can, text if you can’t
Non-Emergency or to file a Police Report:
(804) 646-5100
FOIA Requests
Email: RPD.FOIA@rva.gov
Phone: (804) 646-5147
Media Relations
Email: Police Media Relations
Phone: (804) 646-0607
Address:
200 West Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Process & application for becoming RPD officer?
Question About Your Police Application?
Need a Copy of a Police Report?
Report a crime or suspicious incident?
Safe Exchange Zones
Submit CrimeStoppers tip or call (804) 780-1000
Substance Abuse And Addiction Treatment Resources
What to do if your child has run away or is missing
View Crime Incident Information
View Internal Affairs Statistics
Still have questions?
Please email or call (804) 646-6842
Major Crimes Unit
The Major Crimes Division is comprised of one captain, three lieutenants, 10 sergeants, 67 detectives, two forensic technicians and one photo lab technician.
It includes the units of Homicide, Aggravated Assault, Forensics, Arson and Youth and Family crimes.
Investigators from the Major Crimes unit continually provide information to the victim’s family throughout the course of the case. These investigators are integral to the process of the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office during the presentation and prosecution of the cases.
If you need to reach one of our detectives, please contact them at their phone numbers or e-mail addresses listed here on the website. If you have difficulty reaching a detective or are not sure which detective you need to speak with, please call the Major Crimes main number (804) 646-6741.
What to do if your child has run away or is missing
The Homicide Support Group provides a place of support and healing for survivors of homicide victims.
Homicides reported in 2026:
| Name | Date | Location |
| Florence McCrea | January 25, 2026 | 1500 block of North 21st Steet |
| Shannun Nolan | January 30, 2026 | 1600 block of North 21st Street |
| Detoine Melton | February 17, 2026 | 2100 block of Deforrest Street |
| Genesis Jones | February 21, 2026 | 00 block of North 18th Street |
| Dominic Jackson | February 21, 2026 | 00 block of North 18th Street |
** BOLD indicates case has been cleared **
