October 2024

Beat 5 is in the southwest part of the city, the area east of Long Dr. to Thompson Hwy. This area is commonly referred to as Winston Terrace II.

During the month of October, I talked to three Beat contacts. The first two people I talked to was Jeffrey Brashear and James Edward. While patrolling the area, BRASHEAR was talking to a nearby resident (EDWARD). I asked them both how their day went and asked them how long they’ve stayed in the city. I asked if they’d ever consider leaving the city and both said absolutely not, they love the city too much!  I asked if they ever had any issues with anybody in the area and they both stated that they love the community here and wouldn’t really change anything about it. They asked how I liked being a Richmond Officer and I stated that I love the career mainly because I get to meet citizens like themselves and make a change in people’s life. We went on to discuss any possible upgrades would they make to Richmond city wise. EDWARDS advised that maybe more crossovers for the train tracks, he said the trains are long sometimes and inconvenience people here and there.

The third contact I had was with Mrs. Lucio again. I met her last month (September) and she flagged me down again early in the morning with a question. She said that she sees Richmond Police cars on US Hwy. 59 late at night parked on side of the highway and was curious on just how much of the freeway do we cover. I advised her the area and she stated that she did not know that and found it to be interesting. I said it was probably me she had seen on the highway as I do frequently work the highway. She said I should get one of those black cars because she could see my white police car easily. LUCIO and I continued to have a good laugh and I proceeded to ask her if there was anything else I could help her with, and she stated no that was her only question. LUCIO stated she was happy to see me again and stated that she wishes the entire Department a safe rest of the year.