RPD Recruiting

11/25/2025

Our RPD family is stepping up for Jamaica

Following the impact of Hurricane Melissa, Officers Brown, Levy, Alvis, and Valentine are organizing supplies and planning to travel back home to assist with recovery efforts in some of the hardest-hit communities.

If you’re interested in supporting their mission, you can use the link below and simply type “Jamaica” in the comment box so it’s directed to the relief effort:

➡️ https://www.richmondpolicefoundation.com/support.html

We appreciate everyone spreading love and support!

08/12/2025

We hope to see you tomorrow!

Please come and join us at 6:00 p.m on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 for our first open house of the year! There will be an Information Session, Academy tours, opportunities to apply on site and various Specialty Units on site!

07/17/2025

Join our friends from the Richmond Police Department at their upcoming Open House. Learn more about their agency, get a tour of the RPD Training Academy, and see various specialty units. If you are looking to start an exciting career in law enforcement, they will also be taking applications on site.

06/05/2025

Behind the wheel with the 130th Recruit Class!
The Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) teaches the recruits how to drive with high speed and precision. Impressively, even in the early days of training, very few cones took a tumble!
Rev up your career – apply with the Richmond Police Department (804) 646-6733
RPD Recruiting
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05/05/2025

Come out and meet us!

Richmond Police Department’s Recruiters will be at the 2025 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Career Fair presented by The VALE Foundation on Sunday, May 18th, 2025.

The link to apply is in the bio if you are unable to make it to this event.

02/22/2025

The Richmond Police Department joins the entire Commonwealth of Virginia in mourning the loss of the two Virginia Beach Police Department officers.
As the VBPD grapples with the tragedy and investigation, RPD shrouds our badges in solidarity and grief.

02/12/2025

02/05/2025

Earlier this month Richmond Police Department welcomed the 130th Basic Recruit Class!
The 14 recruits participated in robust physical fitness training and an introduction to policing. Last week the class screened the documentary HEARD. This film explores the challenges of living in one of Richmond’s dense housing communities. Chief Edwards presents it to each class to foster understanding and empathy that officers can draw upon in their careers. www.pbs.org/show/heard/

01/24/2025

On Monday, January 20th, 2025, 41 of the Richmond Police Department’s Crowd Management Team (CMT) stood alongside over 170 other police departments from all over the country to help safeguard the 60th Presidential Inauguration 🇺🇸

Curious to know what other special assignments we offer? Contact us today!

Link in our bio to apply!

Visit www.rva.gov/police
Call 804-646-6733

01/10/2025

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day – and on this day it is proper to thank all city staff who have worked so hard during this water disruption – but it is surely a moment to thank RPD officers for a fantastic year of excellent service!
It is also an opportunity to appreciate all that the officers have done to help staff water distribution sites and deliver water to those who called 311. In two days, RPD officers delivered to 600 different locations!

01/09/2025

🚨 Due to the current water restoration efforts within the City of Richmond, all police recruitment testing scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2025, will be rescheduled.

Please be aware that the RPD Personnel and Recruitment Division will be contacting applicants with further information.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time!

12/18/2024

The low December sun lit a bright afternoon last week as the 129th Basic Recruit Class participated in crash report training.
As they learn how to take reports at collisions, RPD takes the opportunity to ask everyone to slow down and avoid distractions while behind the wheel.
Let’s keep the rest of this December free from dangerous crashes!

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