The Richardson Police Department believes transparency is vital to a successful community-police relationship. The resources on this page are available so that citizens will be able to learn more about our police activities, policies, training, and agency practices.
Critical Incident Briefings
Officer Involved Shooting on September 16, 2024:
The Richardson Police Department is releasing further information about an officer-involved shooting. This includes dashcam footage, radio traffic and Texas DPS helicopter footage. The video captures the officer's perspective during the pursuit and the point at which the suspect shoots at the officer. Additionally, it will show the officer returning gunfire, along with the first aid provided by officers immediately following the end of the pursuit. Posted News Release
Officer Involved Shooting on August 25, 2024:
The Richardson Police Department is releasing further details about an officer-involved shooting. This includes video footage and the 911 call that provides context to the information officers received as they responded to the scene. Additionally, the video captures the dashcam and bodycam footage of the first officer on site, along with dispatch radio communications, to offer a comprehensive view of the emergency's progression. The bodycam footage will specifically illustrate the officer's perspective and experiences leading to the use of deadly force. Posted News Release
Use of Force
Use of Force Policy - Guidelines for deadly force, non-deadly force, de-escalation practices and duty to intervene to unreasonable force by another officer. Bias-based and Racial Profiling Policy - Guidelines for treatment of people and biased-based profiling. Pursuit Policy - Guidelines for conducting vehicular pursuits.
Accountability
Body Worn Cameras Policy - Guidelines for the use, maintenance, and management of Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) and the retention/storage of the related recorded media. Open Records Requests Policy - Guidelines relating to the documentation and processing of open records requests. Internal Discipline Policy - Provides guidance in maintaining integrity consistent with the high level of public trust extended to the Richardson Police Department.
Summary Reports
Use of Force - Annual report of incidents involving use of force. Pursuit Report - Annual report of officers that engaged in vehicular pursuits. Bias-based and Racial Profiling Report - Annual report of complaints related bias/racial profiling. Crash Reports - Annual report of Department employee involved vehicle accidents.
Texas Police Chiefs Association - Best Practices Recognition Program - Since 2009 - The Law Enforcement Recognition Program is a voluntary process where police agencies in Texas prove their compliance with 166 Texas Law Enforcement Best Practice standards. These Best Practices were carefully developed by Texas Law Enforcement professionals to assist agencies in the efficient and effective delivery of service, the reduction of risk, and the protection of individual’s rights.f
