The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.
All the following information was taken from the Richfield Public Safety Department's Incident and Arrest reports from Nov. 29, 2012, detailing incidents from Nov. 25-28. Nov. 25 Nov. 26 Nov. 27 Nov. 28 Follow Richfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
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No weapon was used in the incident.
Richfield's TCF Bank at 6501 Richfield Pkwy. was robbed at approximately 11:42 a.m. Friday. According to an FBI press release, the robber approached the bank teller, provided a note and demanded cash. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the robber fled on foot. No weapon was displayed to the teller. The robber was described as an African American male, with a dark complexion, approximately 5-foot-10, 185 pounds and about 40–50 years old. He was reportedly wearing a dark waist length coat, dark jeans, dark rimmed glasses and a dark knit cap. The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of this subject. If anyone has any information regarding this robbery, they are requested to contact the FBI at 763-569-8000…
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The program was started by the Richfield Public Safety Department in 1995.
Editor's Note: The following information was submitted by Herb Perry, a resident and graduate of the 2012 program. The 19th annual Richfield Citizen Police Academy program was recently completed with 24 graduating, from the weekly class. The 15-hour course covered topics such as an aministrative overview, patrol procedures, police communications, criminal investigations and traffic enforcement. There was also a complete tour of the police facilities, Hennepin County Crime Lab and much more. Even a visit from the K-9 Officer Rocky and his handler Nate. The program was established to promote a better understanding and knowledge of the Richfield Police Department's work, reaffirm citizen participation in crime prevention and improve police/…
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The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.
All the following information was taken from the Richfield Public Safety Department's Incident and Arrest reports from Oct. 25, 2012, detailing incidents from Oct. 21-24. Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 24 Follow Richfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
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Patch readers shared their thoughts as the second presidential debate was airing Tuesday night.
President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney went at it once again Tuesday night during a town hall format debate. Who won it? See what your neighbors thought by clicking the "replay" button on the video window above. ***Original Text*** Can Mitt Romney continue his momentum? Can Barack Obama bounce back from a widely considered poor showing in round one? At 8 p.m. Tuesday, the president and challenger will meet for the second time this election season at Hoffstra University. The town hall-style debate will be moderated by CNN contributor Candy Crowley. Throughout the debate, Patch will be moderating a live blog where users can share their thoughts in real time, participate in polls and post photos from debate-watching parties. We’ve also …
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Richfield officers say they want to serve the City of Richfield with honor.
The first Richfield police officers were sworn in to duty on Jan. 31, 1938. There were only two of them. Today, the Richfield Public Safety Department employees roughly 40 officers. In early September, the City of Richfield released the above video as a small glimpse into what the officers and the department strive for in the community. To watch the video, click the "play" button above. Follow Richfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
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4:50 pm on Saturday, October 13, 2012
Cy Johnson was, I believe, the first police chief and lived on 65th and Cedar. We lived on 63rd and Longfellow.. R Wilton more ›
Kare 11 is reporting police responded to a report of an emotionally disturbed man and a possible hostage situation just after 9 a.m. Friday.
Richfield Police are currenly investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday morning. According to Kare11, police were called to a home on the 6600 block of Park Avenue just after 9 a.m. on a report of an emotionally disturbed man and a possible hostage situation. An officer did discharge his or her weapon and authorities are now investigating. According to the Police Clips Facebook page, police have not confirmed whether the shooting was deadly. Police Clips also reported the Bloomington Police Department is handling calls for Richfield, however, Patch has not been able to independently confirm that. A police chaplain has recently arrived on the scene, according to Fox Twin Cities. There are no more details available at …
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1:08 pm on Monday, October 8, 2012
Police Chief Todd Sandell is releasing a statement this afternoon. I'll update readers as soon as it's over. more ›
The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.
An altercation between three Richfield High School students, and one student not from RHS, occurred just after school hours Friday, Sept. 14. Richfield officers responded to the scene on a report of a fight at approximately 2:49 p.m. Friday. "This was a continuation of a previous conflict from last year involving specific students," Principal Jason Wenschlag told Richfield Patch in an e-mail. "Because it was right after school, and on 70th Street, it was a little more difficult to contain, so some of us adults were holding other kids back from getting involved and/or holding back those involved." Wenschlag said the incident mostly consisted of lots of "talk," rather than physical acts, but the police were called to help because of the …
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The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.
All the following information was taken from the Richfield Public Safety Department's Incident and Arrest reports from Sept. 13, 2012. Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 12
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The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.
All the following information was taken from the Richfield Public Safety Department's Incident and Arrest reports from Sept. 13, 2012. The incidents detailed below are from Sept. 6 through Sept. 9. Sept. 6 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 9
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David C. Couper
3:23 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
I hope the department will not do what other police departments around the nation have tended to do; that is, to present police work as "cops and robbers" and not as a highly-relational job which demands the highest level of intelligence and interpersonal skills. Good luck in this effort if that is the case. To figure out why I say this take a look at my new book, “Arrested Development: A Veteran… more ›