Chief of Police
Richmond Police Department, California
Richmond, California, United States
Bisa French began her career with the Richmond Police Department in 1998. She promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2006 and served in a variety of assignments including the department’s PIO. In 2011, Chief French was promoted to Lieutenant and worked with various stakeholders to establish a Family Justice Center. In 2013, she promoted to the rank of Captain. She was the first African American and Latina Captain in the Richmond Police Department and the youngest to ever hold the position. After three years, Chief French promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief and worked on programs centered around racial justice in the criminal justice system. Chief French was appointed Interim Chief in 2019 and permanent Chief of Police in 2020. She is the first female chief in the RPD's 110-year history.
Chief French has a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration and a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management. She is a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP). Chief French serves on the Community Policing Committee for (IACP) and as a board member for Contra Costa County Youth Services Bureau, and Richmond Police Athletics League.
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Monday, October 16, 2023
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM PST
