Police

The Riverside Police Department (RPD) is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the community by creating a safe environment through partnership with residents and businesses. With a focus on integrity, grit, and fairness, the department works to reduce crime and fear while treating all individuals with respect and compassion. Serving a diverse population, RPD emphasizes proactive policing, community engagement, and innovative strategies to address public safety challenges.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling neighborhoods via radio car, motorcycle, or foot to prevent crime and respond to calls for service.
• Conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations of incidents such as disturbances, burglaries, thefts, vehicle accidents, and other crimes.
• Making arrests, interviewing victims/witnesses/suspects, gathering evidence, and testifying in court.
• Collaborating with other law enforcement agencies for crime investigations and offender apprehension.
• Managing specialized units including SWAT, aviation, arson, and neighborhood policing centers.
• Overseeing personnel training, records, communications, and internal affairs to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Providing community services like background investigations, dispatch, and public safety education.

Contact Information

Email: rpdchiefonline@riversideca.gov

Phone: (951) 826-5700 (General Information); (951) 354-2007 (Non-Emergency/Dispatch)