News and Media
Henrico Police is committed to the safety of everyone who lives, works and plays in Henrico County. Accordingly, our Office of Public Affairs regularly disseminates news, information, crime alerts and police-related events and initiatives to local media outlets as well as on our Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and YouTube pages.
2025 Media Releases
- January 1, 2025 – Henrico Police Seek Public’s Assistance to Identify Auto-Pedestrian Victim
- January 3, 2025 – Update 2. Henrico Doctors’ Hospital NICU Investigation
- January 7, 2025 – Update 3. Henrico Doctors’ Hospital NICU Investigation – Addressing Editorial Social Media Videos
- January 27, 2025 – Henrico Police Investigate Fatal Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash At Williamsburg Road and Whiteside Road
News Archives
View news and e-releases from:
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 I 2019 I 2018 I 2017
Office of Public Affairs
The Office of Public Affairs serves as the primary agency spokesperson and is the primary point of contact for all media inquiries. The unit is responsible for managing all formal media communications on behalf of the Chief of Police.
The Office of Public Affairs advises and manages the Division’s public and stakeholder relations. The unit is charged with disseminating timely and accurate information to the public through a variety of communication channels, including web, print, and social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads and YouTube). The Office of Public Affairs also manages the Division’s internal and stakeholder communications.
News Release Distribution List
If you are a member of the media and would like to be added to the Division’s media distribution list, please email [email protected].
Henrico Police Tweets
Basic Police Academy Introduces Washington Trips to Curriculum
With the law enforcement profession constantly changing and evolving, it’s important that new recruits stay current while reflecting on those that came before them. “We provide a vital service to our community; and as community members, we must remember that we rely on lessons from our history to help us create a better future,” said Capt. Colin Rooney, who oversees the training academies. Read More
The Latest from Henrico News
- Henrico to collect Valentine’s Day cards to support older residents for fifth-annual Spread the Love event
- Henrico crews flush lines in eastern areas of county, maintain presence at Richmond plant
- Henrico to host Winter Emergency Preparedness Event on Jan. 21
- My Henrico Academy to accept applications through Feb. 28
- Brookland’s Schmitt, Fairfield’s Cooper to lead Board of Supervisors in 2025
