The Richmond Police Department seeks to use this page to better interact with the Richmond community and surrounding area.
The Richmond Police Department is led by the Chief of Police, Chad Burnine, who took command in 2010, after serving the city for over 10 years. Under Chief Burnine, are 5 patrol officers, 1 Lieutenant, 1 Sergeant, 2 Corporals, 2 Detectives, 1 civilian animal control officer and a civilian administrative assistant.
Richmond Police Officers attend training regularly and have varied skill sets that make them capable of dealing with most any situation; from petty crimes to “big city” crimes. Some of these skill sets include: hostage negotiation, computer voice stress analysis, Rural Missouri Major Case Squad, advanced firearms training, school active shooter training, advanced crime scene investigation, advanced interrogation training, advanced crash investigation training and much more. Richmond Police Officers take pride in a high ratio of solved cases due to hard work and dedication, as well as the help and support of the great community in which they serve everyday.
