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1. How do I claim property that is being held by the police?

Property is held for the following reasons:

• Property that is evidence of a crime


• Found Property


• Property that is held for safe keeping

Property that is held as evidence cannot be released until the Prosecutor's Office or City Attorney's Office has authorized the release

Found property can be released to the owner with appropriate proof of ownership. Found property that is not claimed by the owner may be claimed by the person who turned the property in, when certain legal conditions are met.

Property that has been held for safekeeping may be released back to the owner but release may be delayed, depending on why it was initially held. A representative of the owner may pick up property with proper documentation.

You must make an appointment prior to coming to the Police Department to pick up property. Contact our evidence technicians at (509) 942-7343.

2. How do I apply for a concealed pistol license?

The Richland Police Department accepts applications for concealed pistol licenses Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

You may only apply for a concealed pistol license from the Richland Police Department if you reside within the City of Richland.

Call the Richland Police Department at (509) 942-7340 for more information.

3. How much does a concealed pistol license cost?

The nonrefundable fee, paid upon application, for the original five-year license is $52.50.

The nonrefundable fee, paid upon application, for the renewal of such license is $32. A licensee may renew a license if the licensee applies for renewal within ninety days prior to the expiration date on his/her current license.

A licensee renewing after the expiration date of the license must pay a late renewal penalty of $10 in addition to the renewal fee. The nonrefundable fee, paid upon application, for a late renewal is $42.

The non-refundable fee for replacement of lost or damaged licenses is $10.

Payment shall be by cash, check, money order or credit/debit at the option of the applicant. The Richland Police Department accepts check or money order payments for the exact amount of the transaction. Other payment types may be made for concealed pistol licenses but must be taken to Richland City Hall by the applicant for receipt of the monies.

4. Can I hire an off-duty police officer?

The Richland Police Department allows officers to be hired for special events such as funeral escorts, special traffic control needs, high school dances and games and large-crowd events.

The rate for hiring off-duty officers is $35 per hour with a minimum 3-hour work period ($105 per officer). Two officers are normally assigned to events.

Contact Officer Doug Doss at (509) 430-3904 for more information.

5. How do I get a copy of a police record?

A copy of a police report can be requested either in person or by phone at the Police Department during normal business hours. Reports can also be requested using the online request form.

Requests for reports are reviewed and released after approval.

For more information or to request a report please call (509) 942-7340.
Records Request Form

6. Can I request to ride along with an officer?

The Richland Police Department does have a citizen ride-along program. Ride along forms are available at the Police Department.

Contact Officer Debbie Roe at (509) 942-7344, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

7. How do I make a traffic complaint?

If a citizen has a complaint about a specific violator, the incident should be reported to the non-emergency dispatch number at (509) 628-0333. General neighborhood traffic complaints can be filed with Corporal Scott Morrell at 509-942-7715.

Proactive emphasis patrols will be conducted as staffing levels, calls for service and prioritized crime problems allow. The radar trailer may be deployed as a part of responding to your neighborhood speeding complaints.

8. What crimes are occurring in my neighborhood?

Crime mapping for the City of Richland can be found at CrimeReports.com.

9. Does the police department offer fingerprinting services?

The Richland Police Department provides fingerprinting services for Richland residents on Thursdays from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. The fee for fingerprinting services is $12.70 for the first card and $6.35 for each additional card.

10. Does the state of Washington have a seat belt law?

Washington State law requires all passengers in a motor vehicle to wear seat belts. A law enforcement officer may stop and issue a notice of infraction if the driver or any passenger is observed violating this law. The penalty is $124 dollars.

Washington State seat belt law.

Washington State child restraint law.

11. Do I need to file a written report on a vehicle accident?

The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident, resulting in injury or death of any person or damage to the property of any one person to an apparent extent equal to or greater than $750, shall make a written report within four days of the accident. Accident report forms are available at the Richland Police Department.

Drivers are not required to make a written report when the accident is investigated by Law Enforcement.

12. How do I apply to be a reserve officer or police explorer?

The Richland Police Department is not accepting applications for reserve officers or police explorers at this time.