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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2016

Video: 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 early Monday morning when his Dodge Charger was hit by another vehicle head-on.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2016

Rhode Island Officer Named May 2016 NLEOMF Officer of the Month

For saving both a man from a car fire and a woman from an overdose in the same week, NLEOMF has selected Officer Brenton Medeiros, of the Cranston (RI) Police Department, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for May 2016.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2015

Dunkin’ Donuts Worker Writes ‘#BlackLivesMatter’ on Rhode Island Officer’s Cup

A Providence Police officer went to purchase a coffee on Friday night and his cup had a message from the Dunkin' Donuts employee writen on the cup, "#BlackLivesMattter."

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 12, 2015

Rhode Island Man Third Arrested in Alleged Boston Terror Plot

Authorities have arrested a Rhode Island man they believe is connected to an alleged terrorism plot that has been unraveling in Boston since the fatal shooting of a man there last week who is suspected of planning to behead police officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 30, 2015

Rhode Island Sergeant Named NLEOMF Officer of the Month

For rescuing a man from drowning, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has announced the selection of Sgt. Philip B. Gingerella Sr. of the Charlestown (R.I.) Police Department, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for April 2015.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 4, 2014

Video: 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.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 8, 2014

R.I. K-9 Sniffs Out Child Porn Storage Devices

The recent arrival of golden Labrador Thoreau makes Rhode Island the second state in the nation to have a police dog trained to sniff out hard drives, thumb drives, and other technological gadgets that could contain child pornography.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 29, 2013

R.I. Det. Fatally Struck at Naval Station

Frank Lema, 70, died after a government truck struck and killed him at 1:30 p.m. at Naval Station Newport He succumbed to his injuries at 10:15 p.m. at Rhode Island Hospital.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2013

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.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 24, 2013

R.I. Ends Ban On Armed Campus Police

Police at the University of Rhode Island could soon be carrying firearms following a vote Thursday by state education officials to end Rhode Island's distinction as the only state to prohibit police on public campuses from carrying guns.

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