Welcome to the official website of the Richland Police Department. We hope you find your visit informative. Our goal is to provide a website that informs you how we provide the product of safety and service to our community. Navigate through the menu option on the left, or utilize links built into the website.
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Lock It or Lose It
The Richland Police Department has seen an increase in vehicle prowls (thefts from vehicles) this past year. In 2008 there were 217 reported vehicle prowls. This compares to 279 reported incidents in 2009 (29% increase). Of the 2009 incidents, 61% involved vehicles that were not locked. Many vehicle prowls are crimes of opportunity. For most thieves an unlocked door, or leaving a valuable in plain view, is just too much to resist - you might as well put a sign on the roof of your car inviting thieves to steal your property.
Citizens are encouraged to:
* Lock your vehicle every time you leave it, even if just for a few minutes.
* Take your valuables with you or secure them out of sight in the trunk.
* Document the make, model and serial number of valuables and keep separately in a safe location.
* Park your vehicle in your garage if possible, or in a well-lit area.
* Report suspicious activity immediately by calling police at 628-0333 or 9-1-1 in an emergency.
* If you are the victim of a vehicle prowl, make a report to the police department by calling 628-0333.
Traffic collisions are the leading cause of death, injury and property damage in Richland.
Why do police enforce traffic laws?
In 2008 the Richland Police Department investigated 600 reportable collisions involving over 1,500 people (drivers, passengers or pedestrians). An injury or damage exceeding $700 needs to occur in order to qualify as a reportable collision. This means over $420,000 worth of damage (which is a very conservative estimate) occurred as a result of these collisions. One person was killed, 41 people received disabling injuries, 45 people received evident injuries and 161 people complained of possible injuries. Collisions are, without question, the leading cause of deaths, injuries and property damage in Richland - far exceeding any crime. The RPD analyzes accident data on a weekly basis. Traffic enforcement efforts are primarily driven by the analysis of data, citizen complaints and police officer observations.
From August 2008 to February 2009 patrol squad officers made 6,517 traffic stops. There were 2,141 infractions issued. This means that 67% of the people who were stopped for violations received a warning.
The Richland Police Department is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting those who live, work, visit and commute in Richland. Traffic enforcement is a major part of fulfilling the commitment we have to our community.
Information about Richland
Richland is located along the Columbia and Yakima rivers in the Columbia Basin desert region of southeast Washington state. It is part of the Tri-Cities, which also includes the cities of Kennewick and Pasco. It is located in the middle of the Benton and Franklin counties metro area, consisting of over 235,000 citizens. Richland is bordered by Kennewick (65,860 residents), Pasco (52,290 residents) and West Richland (11,180 residents). The Hanford Nuclear Reservation is located just north of Richland.
Visit some of the more important and popular sections on this website.
Media Releases: View all media releases at http://richlandpolicedept.blogspot.com Mission Statement: Our guiding principle to help us serve our community. Read more . . . Crime Fighting Strategies: Be informed on the crime fighting strategies used by the Richland Police Department. Read more . . . Strategic Positioning Document: A comprehensive strategic plan for the future. Read more . . . Crime Activity Summaries: A look at the type of calls and crimes handled by the Richland Police Department. Note: Current Crime Summaries will be discontinued until further notice due to staffing issues. The listed summaries provide adequate examples of the types of calls handled by the RPD. Read more . . . 
Crime Maps: View crime maps of your neighborhood! Updated daily. Read more . . .
View photos and read about the history of the Richland Police Department.
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Citizens who have non-emergency questions about Richland Police Services may have them answered by Richland Police Chief Tony Corsi as part of the television program "Ask the Chief", airing on CityView cable 13. Send your questions to: askthechief@ci.richland.wa.us |
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