By: Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After 24 weeks of rigorous training, the Rhode Island State Police Training Academy graduated 26 new recruits at a commencement ceremony on Friday. The recruits join a prestigious group, as the academy has only graduated 824 officers since 1925. At the Rhode Island Convention Center, the new state troopers […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – The Central Falls Police Department in conjunction with other municipal agencies, community members, businesses and neighborhood organizations will be hosting the 33rd Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. The venue for this year’s event will be historic Jenks Park which is located on Broad Street adjacent to Central Falls […]readmore
RI – This document outlines the scope of the investigation by the Rhode Island State Police and Rhode Island Attorney General of the failure of 38 Studios, LLC (“38 Studios”), as well as the results of this investigation. At the outset, it is important to stress that the sole focus of this investigation was to […]readmore
New card complies with strengthened federal security standards CRANSTON, R.I. – The R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles this month will begin issuing driver’s licenses and identification cards featuring a new background – the iconic Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge — as the state adopts safety measures to better protect Rhode Islanders against fraud and identity […]readmore
Providence, RI (July 29, 2016)– Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD, one of the largest and most respected veterans law firms in the country, is pleased to announce that, Barbara J. Cook has been named partner. Cook, who has been Of-Counsel at CCK since May of 2014, is nationally known for her experience representing veterans and […]readmore
LINCOLN, R.I., July 29, 2016 – summer is the time for travel and family vacations, which means there are more drivers on the road. But an increase in summertime driving also means there are more car accidents. That’s why Amica Insurance is offering tips to help ensure safety if the unexpected happens. The […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I.-The Providence City Council Finance Committee Thursday introduced and passed an ordinance that establishes greater taxpayer protections on a $40 million infrastructure bond question slated for the November ballot. A late submission of a bond request by the Elorza administration stated the administration was seeking both a 20-year $40 million infrastructure bond at a […]readmore
Grant Will Fund Solar Installation Projects at Public Schools BOSTON - July 28, 2016 - The Baker-Polito Administration today announced a $1,764,510 grant award to the City of Salem for the installation of two solar projects at Salem public schools. The grant is part of an agreement by the Commonwealth to assist host municipalities of […]readmore
Investments made to provide increased access in time for summer recreational season BOSTON - July 28, 2016 - Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that it has made critical investments to outdoor athletic facilities at many of the state's campgrounds, and within urban communities and Gateway Cities. To date, the Administration has allocated $860,000 for the […]readmore
Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety, is pleased to announce the graduation ceremony of 26 new troopers from the Rhode Island State Police Training Academy. The Commencement Ceremony will take place on: Friday, July 29, 2016 12:00 p.m. Rhode […]readmore