GRIP receives national honor
Richmond’s gang program, GRIP (Gang Reduction and Intervention Program) was awarded with the IACP/Motorola Webber Seavey Award for Quality in Law Enforcement. The award is “presented annually to agencies and departments worldwide in recognition for promoting a standard of excellence that exemplifies law enforcement’s contribution and dedication to the quality of life in local communities.” “This […]
Richmond’s gang program, GRIP (Gang Reduction and Intervention Program) was awarded with the IACP/Motorola Webber Seavey Award for Quality in Law Enforcement. The award is “presented annually to agencies and departments worldwide in recognition for promoting a standard of excellence that exemplifies law enforcement’s contribution and dedication to the quality of life in local communities.”
“This award recognizes the Department’s hard work in not only helping to stop gang activity, but also to give the youngsters a way out and a way up,” Chief Bryan T. Norwood said. “We offer a firm hand to guide them to opportunities to grow as a valued member of our community.”
Attorney General Bill Mims expressed his congratulations to the Richmond Police Department, City, CVRP, and the many community partners.
“G.R.I.P. is a community crime prevention effort with a proven record of success. Richmond G.R.I.P. serves as a model for other localities throughout Virginia and the nation,” he said. “The inclusion of prevention, intervention, suppression, and reentry components makes G.R.I.P. a winning proposition in any community. The Office of the Attorney General is proud to be an active partner in this important initiative and thanks the Richmond Police Department for its leadership role in G.R.I.P.”
We covered GRIP’s expansion into the Northside earlier this year.
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