Takoma Park Police Chief Ricucci Looks Back

Takoma Park Police Chief Ronald Ricucci will be retiring at the end of July so Patch wanted to ask him a few questions about his time in Azalea City.

Patch: What are some of the biggest changes you've made to the department in your tenure as Chief of Police?

Takoma Park Police Chief Ronald Ricucci:  (1) Update to Communications Section (2) New uniforms (3) Crime Analyst (4) Revival of Bike Program (5) Communications to residents and (6) Cameras and Computers in each patrol car.

Patch:  What is your greatest memory of being Takoma Park Chief of Police?

Ricucci:  .

Patch:  What was your toughest time as Takoma Park Chief of Police?

Ricucci:  The and the pursuit into PG County where we killed the suspect in December 2011.

Patch: What will you miss most about Takoma Park?

Ricucci: The employees of the department, our residents, and the management team that I was a part of.

Patch: What do you think needs to be improved in the Takoma Park Police Department moving forward?

Ricucci: Staff development to prepare officers to be leaders of the future.

Patch: What qualities do you think the new Takoma Park Police Chief will need to advance the department and continue to drop crime?

Ricucci: Commitment, dedication to be out in the community, be visible and accessible, be willing to listen and have high energy.