Commenting Notice
To protect the integrity of ongoing investigations, the Richland Police Department has disabled comments on posts related to specific crimes. These posts are typically identified by a case number and the crime type listed at the beginning of the post. Because posts and their associated comments may become part of an official case file or court record, comments are not permitted o
n these updates. If you have information that may assist investigators, please share it directly through one of the following methods:
• Non-Emergency Dispatch: (509) 628-0333
• Email Tips: [email protected]
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. For all non-case-related posts, we welcome your comments on the Richland Police Department page. The primary purpose of this site is to present municipal matters of public interest in Richland, Washington to residents, businesses and visitors. We encourage you to submit your questions, comments and concerns, but please note that this moderated online discussion site is a limited public forum. Standards for exclusion, as identified below, will be consistently enforced in a viewpoint neutral manner. We generally post and reply Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We disclaim liability for external content. Separate from the general purpose stated above, the Richland Police Department may, from time to time, use social media as an investigative tool to aid in criminal apprehension. To the extent that case-specific posts are made for the purpose of generating legitimate tips to further the investigative process, those posts will direct individuals into RPD’s system for gathering the needed information. Once posted, the City reserves the right to delete submissions that contain vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind, or offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial or religious group. The City also reserves the right to delete comments or posts that are spam or trolling, or that: 1) further personal agendas; 2) include links to other sites; 3) are commercial in nature, including reference to goods or services; 4) are clearly off-topic; 5) advocate illegal activity; 6) support or oppose political candidates or organizations; 7) infringe on copyright or trademark protections; or 8) are outdated. Official City social media sites will include notification to site users that the following content is prohibited and will immediately be removed (viewpoint-neutral perspective):
• Comments not topically related to the specific social media thread;
• Comments advocating for or against political candidates or organizations;
• Profanity (content or images);
• Content that promotes, fosters or perpetuates unlawful discrimination;
• Sexual content or references to sexual content;
• Business solicitations (goods or services);
• Content advocating illegal activity;
• Information posing a public safety and/or security concern;
• Content infringing on copyright or trademark protections;
• Posts that are “spam” or include links to other sites. Please note that the public comments expressed on this site do not reflect the opinions or position of Richland’s elected officials or employees. Further, communications made through City of Richland social media sites in no way constitute a legal or official notice to the City of Richland. If you have questions concerning the operation of this online moderated discussion site, please contact: [email protected]. https://www.ci.richland.wa.us/departments/city-manager/communications-and-marketing-office/social-media-terms-of-usage
Mission
Partnering with our community, the Richland Police Department commits to delivering professional, proactive law enforcement services; dedicated to providing a safe environment for all. Vision Statement
The Richland Police Department envisions recognition by our citizens and our peers as the standard of excellence in law enforcement services by leading in collaborative partnerships and community service, personnel development, innovation, and the effective use of technology. Values
Integrity
• We are honest and truthful;
• We will serve with honor;
• We will hold ourselves to a high level of moral and ethical behavior;
• We will strive to be role models for our community;
• We acknowledge our mistakes and learn from adversity;
• We will be a reliable and just organization. Teamwork
• We work as a team respecting each other as teammates;
• We hold each other accountable fostering a positive work environment;
• We collaborate with city departments to fulfill the mission;
• We partner with our community to solve problems;
• We place service above self in achieving departmental goals. Excellence
• We give our best effort to each other and the community we serve;
• We accept future challenges by learning and developing new skills;
• We recruit, hire, and train the best people;
• We promote personal and professional growth;
• We take pride in our appearance and reputation;
• We are creative and innovative in solving problems and preparing for the future.
