RPD Collaborative response to Mental Health calls

Captain Jamie Gerhart began his career with the Richardson Police Department in January of 1998.  During his 24-year career he has worked and supervised in many areas of the Department including Patrol, Criminal Investigations (Major Crimes, Property Crimes and Youth Crimes), and Community Relations.  He has also served in specialized assignments in the Negotiator Unit, Mobile Field Force, Tactical Intelligence Center and Police Academy Advisor Board.  He is currently the Captain overseeing the Patrol Division.     

Captain Gerhart has a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Wilmington University in Wilmington, Delaware and also holds a Master Peace Officers License.   Prior to joining the Richardson Police Department, he served four years of active duty in the United States Air Force.  He is married with four children.  In his spare time, he enjoys sports, traveling, and grilling on his Big Green Egg.