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Patrol
R.I. Police Begin Spending 'Google Money'
Five Rhode Island law enforcement agencies say they're still working out how to spend well over $100 million that's left from a $230 million settlement.
September 9, 2013
Patrol
Google Pays $230M To R.I. Agencies
Rhode Island law enforcement agencies plan to set up a statewide police training center, build a new headquarters, and replace aging vehicle fleets with a $230 million asset forfeiture windfall from Google.
April 2, 2012
Patrol
1st Woman Chosen to Lead Rhode Island State Police
Ann Assumpico, a state police captain, was appointed colonel Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo. Assumpico becomes the 13th superintendent of the state police and also becomes the first woman to lead any police agency in Rhode Island.
November 4, 2016
Technology
Five Police Agencies Adopt Salient Stills for Forensic Video
The annual subscription to VideoFOCUS Pro provides access to powerful forensic video enhancement tools, which, through concurrent licensing, can be shared between the departments.
February 7, 2011
Training
Congress Passes De-Escalation Training Bill
The bill that passed the House on Wednesday will amend a 1968 federal crime law to authorize $70 million in annual grant funding for law enforcement training on alternatives to the use of force that include scenario-based exercises for officers.
December 15, 2022
Patrol
Rhode Island Cop Testifies Against Chief in Theft Trial
Officer John Brown, a 28-year veteran, said North Providence police colonel John J. Whiting handed him $714. The chief is accused of stealing the money from a stripper's SUV that he had pursued.
June 18, 2012
Patrol
Board Again Denies Rhode Island Officer's Long-Running Disability Claim
An officer with the South Kingstown (RI) Police Department—who claims he was permanently injured on duty in 2010—was again denied his request for accidental disability pension.
December 19, 2018
Patrol
Rhode Island Officer Accused of Misconduct Cleared, Returns to Duty
An officer with the Providence (RI) Police Department who had been accused of involvement in a scheme to steal tires and rims from local vehicles has been found to have no involvement in the criminal activity.
April 11, 2019
Patrol
Rhode Island Officers Save Choking Baby
Both officers ran to her, finding a 16-month-old baby not breathing with her lips turned light blue.
May 13, 2019
Technology
Wireless E9-1-1 Location Technology Deployed
New E9-1-1 Technology gives police specific location information on 911 calls made on wireless phones.
January 10, 2002
Weapons
Rhode Island Agency Converts to M&P40 Pistols
During testing and evaluation, the Providence PD reported that the M&P polymer pistols received high marks on officer evaluation forms for ergonomics, operating controls, and reliability. The M&P pistol was also noted for its ambidextrous controls and the ability to customize the grip size of the pistol to meet each officer's requirements.
March 29, 2011
Patrol
Dozens of Officers Honored in Rhode Island Ceremony
Rhode Island State Police recognized 35 troopers, 8 federal agents, 11 municipal police officers and one civilian for life saving efforts, stopping crimes, and critical responses during a Friday afternoon ceremony in Providence. Read More Here.
August 3, 2014
Patrol
Rhode Island Officer Dies in Wrong-Way Crash
Jamestown, RI, police Officer Ryan Bourque had just gotten off the night shift and was driving home to Coventry early Monday morning when, according to Rhode Island State Police, his Dodge Charger was hit by another vehicle head-on. More Here.
May 23, 2016
Patrol
Man Attacks and Stabs Rhode Island Police Officer
A man is facing assault charges after attacking and stabbing an officer with the Cumberland (RI) Police Department over the weekend.
May 11, 2020
Patrol
Rhode Island Officer Charged With Road Rage
An off-duty Pawtucket (R.I.) Police officer has been charged with road rage for pulling out his gun and waving it at another driver who had tailgated him
December 16, 2010
Patrol
Rhode Island Officer Struck by Bus Dies
A special deputy marshal at the U.S. District Courthouse federal courthouse in Providence, R.I., passed away Thursday night after he was struck by a city bus,
June 1, 2014
Patrol
Rhode Island Officer Injured in Head-On Collision with Alleged DUI Driver
An officer with the North Providence (RI) Police Department was reportedly hurt when a 21-year-old woman collided head-on with his police vehicle.
January 24, 2019
Patrol
Rhode Island's Dancing Traffic Cop
Retired Officer Tony Lepore of Providence, R.I., has for nearly three decades been directing traffic with unique dance moves.
December 16, 2010
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