Richmond Police Pedestrian and Traffic Stop Demographics

Officer-initiated traffic and pedestrian stops

The police department recognizes pedestrian and traffic stops are an important public safety tool that must be performed in a manner that increases, rather than diminishes, the legitimacy of policing.

The U.S. Constitution permits a law enforcement officer to stop, detain, and frisk a person who is suspected of criminal activity without first obtaining their consent. This is only permissible when an officer can articulate a particularized, objective, and reasonable basis for believing that criminal activity is taking place or the person stopped may be armed.

The authority to arrest and deprive a person of freedom is one of the most serious and sensitive duties of a police officer. Officers recognize that misuse of this authority undermines relationships between the Department and the community members we serve.

Officer-initiated traffic stops

The Richmond Police Department is committed to protecting people, their property and rights, while providing the best in public safety and service.

The Richmond Police Department is committed to protecting people, their property and rights, while providing the best in public safety and service.

Richmond Police Pedestrian and Traffic Stop Demographics

Officer-initiated pedestrian stops