Greetings!

I am Claire Venema and I serve as the Community Relations Specialist for the Richland Police Department. It is my distinct honor to serve as the primary link between our dedicated law enforcement professionals and the community we proudly protect.

In this pivotal role, I am committed to ensuring timely, accurate, and transparent communication. Through this platform, my aim is to keep you well-informed about the latest developments, initiatives, and events within our department. Whether it's important updates on public safety, community engagement efforts, or noteworthy achievements of our officers, I am here to convey information that matters to you.

Effective communication is a cornerstone of a strong and trusting relationship between the police department and the community. I am dedicated to fostering an environment where information flows seamlessly, questions find timely answers, and concerns are addressed with the utmost care.

Feel free to reach out to me with any inquiries or information needs. Together, let's build a safer and more connected community. Thank you for your ongoing support, and I look forward to keeping you informed about the great work of the men and women of the Richland Police Department.

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Media Kit

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Press Releases

DEA Drug Take-Back Day - September 21, 2023

National Coffee with a Cop Day 2023  - October 2, 2023

Traffic Unit Re-Launch - October 6, 2023

SER-ICAC Tri-Cities Partnerships - November 27, 2023

Annual Police vs. Fire Hockey Game - January 24, 2024

Coffee and Ice Cream with a First Responder - February 22, 2024

Spring Coffee with a Cop - April 3, 2024

News Stories

Traffic Unit Re-launch - October 16, 2023

Domestic Violence Awareness Vehicle Wrap - September 27, 2023

Chief Clary Retirement - September 12, 2023

RPD Leads the Fight Against Child Sexual Exploitation in EW - November 27, 2023

Task Force Focused on Protecting Children, Online - November 29, 2023

Revisiting a Child Sex Crimes Investigation - December 11, 2023

Stalking Awareness Month - January 26, 2024

Kickin' It With the Cops - July 26, 2024

THC Halloween Candy - November 6, 2024

RPD DVRT Team - November 4, 2024

Richland Police Department Welcome New Chief of Police - November 13, 2024

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