Friday, September, 03, 2021
Mayor Elorza, Commissioner Pare and Colonel Clements announce the appointment of Michael Stephens, Captains Kevin Lanni and Henry Remolina to the rank of Major Michael Stephens to serve as first Providence Police Department Community Relations and Diversion Services Major Providence, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Commissioner of Public Safety Steven M. Paré and Colonel […]
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Tuesday, August, 31, 2021
Providence, RI – Effective tomorrow, September 1, 2021, the Providence Police Department VIN Station will resume vehicle identification number (VIN) inspections at the Providence Public Safety Complex Garage located at 349 West Fountain Street. Please note that the VIN Station will only be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. […]
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Thursday, July, 22, 2021
Partnership will solicit feedback from Steering Committee composed of behavioral health supports, social services providers, public safety personnel and community members July 22, 2021 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune (Ward 3), Tiffney Davidson-Parker President and COO of The Providence Center, Sarah Kelly-Palmer, Vice President of Family Service of […]
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Friday, June, 04, 2021
The Providence Police Department prepares for evaluation to ensure compliance with CALEA accreditation standards Providence, RI – A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will complete an examination of all aspects of the Providence Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services on June 14, […]
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Tuesday, April, 13, 2021
PFM Center for Justice and Safety Finance provides independent report informing shift to a prevention-first model of public safety to create a healthier, safer, and more just community April 13, 2021 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined Councilman Pedro Espinal (Ward 10), Commissioner of Public Safety, Steven Paré, Deputy Director of PFM’s Center […]
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Wednesday, December, 16, 2020
December 16, 2020 PROVIDENCE, RI – Due to winter storm conditions, a citywide parking ban will go into effect at 12:01AM, tomorrow, December 17, until further notice. Residents with overnight parking passes are advised that they cannot park on the street during the duration of the citywide parking ban. All vehicles parked on the […]
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Thursday, May, 28, 2020
May 28, 2020 Providence, RI – Following the death of Mr. George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota Providence City Officials have released the below statements. “It is with great sadness and utter disappointment to view the video of the Minneapolis Police Officers use of deadly force of Mr. George Floyd. We unequivocally condemn the actions of the […]
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Wednesday, April, 08, 2020
PROVIDENCE – Local and state police departments from across Rhode Island and federal law enforcement agencies today participated in a teleconference hosted by the United States Attorney’s Office, the FBI, and the United States Postal Inspection Service to discuss strategies to identify and combat COVID-19 fraud. The FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and other federal […]
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Monday, December, 09, 2019
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Elorza, Commissioner Paré, Colonel Clements and members of the Providence Police Department Narcotics Bureau joined this morning at the Providence Public Safety Complex to announce the outcome of Operation “Bussed Out,” a four-month-long investigation into narcotics trafficking in and around the Kennedy Plaza area of the City. This operation resulted with […]
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Friday, October, 18, 2019
Mayor Elorza, Commissioner Paré, Colonel Clements and community partners announce Recruitment Drive for the 70th Providence Police Department Training Academy Providence, RI- Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Commissioner of Public Safety Steven M. Paré, Chief of Police Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr., President James Vincent (NAACP-Providence Branch); Associate Director Cheryl Burrell (Office of Diversity, Equity […]
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