

Richmond had police protection during the first decade of the 1900’s, but it was not until the adoption of the city charter in 1909 that the first Chief of Police was appointed. J.P. Arnold, was sworn into office July 6, 1909.
Richmond had police protection during the first decade of the 1900’s, but it was not until the adoption of the city charter in 1909 that the first Chief of Police was appointed. J.P. Arnold, was sworn into office July 6, 1909.