Richmond Civilian Review Board

Richmond City Council and the Mayor’s Administration established the Richmond Civilian Review Board to review, investigate, and make recommendations to Council, the Mayor, and the Chief of Police concerning internal investigations conducted by the Richmond Police Department regarding police officer-involved shootings; deaths or serious injuries of persons while held in custody; accusations of physical or verbal abuse by officers; appeals by citizens of a finding or decision; and, providing recommendations on law enforcement practices, policies, and procedures. Richmond Code of Laws/Ordinances; Chapter 2, Article V.; Division 20; Section 2-1202.1., et seq. https://library.municode.com/va/richmond/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICICO_CH2AD_ARTVBOCOCOOTAG_DIV20CIREBO

Richmond Civilian Review Board Policies and Procedures and Board Members

Richmond City Council, during its Formal Meeting on September 8, 2025, established the Richmond Civilian Review Board Policies and Procedures by passing Richmond City Council Resolution #2025-R020, and, as pursuant to Virginia Code of Laws Section 9.1-601 (D), and the Richmond Code of Laws/Ordinance Section 2-1202.4 (f),  Council approved appointments to the Richmond Civilian Review Board.

The Richmond Civilian Review Board is part on an ongoing commitment to strengthening relationships and transparency between the Richmond Police Department and the community. 

Manager, Richmond Civilian Review Board

On February 26, 2024, Richmond City Council announced the appointment of the first Manager of the new Richmond Civilian Review Board, Mr. Joseph Lowery. The manager’s duties include oversight and management of the administrative and operational functions of the Richmond Civilian Review Board.

News release: Richmond City Council announces Joseph Lowery as first Manager of new Richmond Civilian Review Board 

Richmond City Council announces Joseph Lowery as first Manager of new Richmond Civilian Review Board https://richmondvacitycouncil.blogspot.com/2024/02/richmond-city-council-announces-joseph.html

Announcement: Seeking Richmond residents to serve on new Richmond Civilian Review Board

All Interested Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to apply by submitting application by Friday, August 30, 2024; 5:00 p.m.

Application Link:  https://richmondvacitycouncil.blogspot.com/2024/07/seeking-richmond-residents-to-serve-on.html

Next steps: Establishing Richmond Civilian Review Board Policies and Procedures

Establishing the Richmond Civilian Review Board Policies and Procedures, as required, per Richmond Code of Laws/Ordinances; Chapter 2, Article V.; Division 20; Section 2-1202.1., et seq.

Contact Information

Joseph Lowery, Manager

Richmond Civilian Review Board

804.646.5239 (tel)

email

https://www.rva.gov/richmond-city-council/citizen-review (webpage)

Richmond Civilian Review Board

Richmond City Hall

900 East Broad Street, Suite 300

Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A.

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