Richmond Police Department promotes 12 officers

“It’s an incredibly impressive array of law enforcement professionals,” Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards said during Friday’s promotion ceremony. “Dedication, diverse skillsets, acumen; it’s very heartening for me to know that the next generation of leadership is sitting in this room, and I’m just so proud of you.” Sgt. Kelly Morley, whose parents both served as Richmond police officers, said it took a lot of studying to progress to her new rank. She said she is excited to work in the 4th Precinct for the first time in her 17-year...