Richmond Council Rejects Police Union Bid To Absorb Civilian Crisis Responders

Posted on 04/25/2025

The Richmond City Council upheld a recommendation to place the newly established Community Intervention Specialist (CIS) position under SEIU Local 1021, rejecting an appeal by the Richmond Police Officers Association (RPOA) that sought to fold the position into its own union. Meanwhile, non-sworn civilian staff within the Richmond Police Department have announced plans to leave their current unions and pursue representation under the RPOA.

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