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Colonel O'Donnell began his law enforcement career in 1983 as a correctional officer with the Rhode Island Department of Corrections and was assigned to both the Maximum and High Security Facilities. In 1984, Colonel O'Donnell was appointed as a patrolman with the North Kingstown Police Department, and in 1986 he joined the Rhode Island State Police as a Trooper. Below are some of the highlights of Colonel O'Donnell's career with the Division:
Colonel O'Donnell holds a Master of Science Degree in the Administration of Justice from Salve Regina University, a Bachelor of Science Degree in the Administration of Justice from the University of New Haven, and is a graduate of the prestigious Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Academy in Quantico, V.A. Additionally, he has lectured in the Country of Russia and is a frequent lecturer on organized crime, confidential informants, covert investigations, and numerous other law enforcement topics.
Colonel O'Donnell is an avid Lacrosse player, a 2006 Inductee to the New England Lacrosse Hall of Fame, and was named Rhode Island High School Lacrosse Coach of the Year by the United States Lacrosse Association in 2008.
On November 5, 2009, he was appointed by President Barack Obama as the United States Marshal for the District of Rhode Island and served in this capacity until May 7, 2011. On May 9, 2011, he was sworn in by Governor Lincoln D. Chafee as the 12th Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and the Commissioner of the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety.
Colonel O'Donnell and his wife Holly are the proud parents of three sons, Conor, age 20, Cody, age 18, and Brady, age 16.
Lieutenant Colonel Studley, a twenty-two (22) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police, is the Deputy Superintendent, Chief of Field Operations and second in command of the Rhode Island State Police. He is responsible for overseeing both the Detective and Patrol Bureau and the Governor's Executive Security Detail.
Most recently, Lieutenant Colonel Studley served as the District "B" Commander of the Uniform Bureau. He also served as the Assistant Detective Commander, responsible for the day-to-day operations within the Detective Bureau. His previous Detective assignments include the Violent Fugitive Task Force (VFTF), Major Crimes Unit, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Task Force (HIDTA), as well as the Rhode Island Fusion Center and the State Police Intelligence Unit. He also has served as the Division's Evidence Control Officer. Lieutenant Colonel Studley has also been assigned to all Division Barracks throughout the State. In 2009, he was appointed Interim Police Chief of the City of East Providence.
Lieutenant Colonel Studley is a 2011 graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy in Quantico, V.A. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Consumer Affairs from the University of Rhode Island.
Telephone: (401) 444-1002
Major Pereira is a twenty-two (22) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the Chief Administrative Officer. Major Pereira is responsible for the personnel and fiscal management of the Division, including management of the Rhode Island Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (RILETS) and the connection to the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS). He also oversees the Rhode Island State Police Training Academy.
Major Pereira has previously served as the Division Liaison to the Department of Public Safety, District "B" Commander of the Uniform Bureau, Division Liaison to the Rhode Island Airport Corporation at Theodore Francis Green International Airport in Warwick, and at all the Barracks including Block Island. Major Pereira has served as a member of the Tactical and Motorcycle Teams and was an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Instructor.
Major Pereira holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Consumer Affairs from the University of Rhode Island.
Telephone: (401) 444-1003
Major Tikoian is a twenty (20) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the Major of Inspectional Services. Major Tikoian is responsible for evaluating the operation of the Division, as well as periodic inspections of facilities, vehicles, equipment, records, personnel and investigative procedures. The Inspectional Services Unit is charged with reviewing current Division-wide operations, practices and policies against mandatory and non-mandatory CALEA, (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) standards.
Major Tikoian has previously served at all Division Barracks installations, the Rhode Island State Police Training Academy, as the Detail Leader of the Governor's Executive Security Unit and as the Weekend Officer-In-Charge of the Uniform Bureau.
Major Tikoian holds an Associate in Science Degree in Business Management from the Community College of Rhode Island and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Bryant University.
Telephone: (401) 444-1004
Major Hill is a twenty (20) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the Commanding Officer of the Department of Public Safety. Major Hill oversees day-to-day operations and administrative functions of all agencies within the Department of Public Safety including the Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs, the Rhode Island Capitol Police, the E 9-1-1 Uniform Emergency Telephone System, the Division of the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal, the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy, the Department of Public Safety Central Management Office, and the Public Safety Grants Administration Office.
Major Hill's previous assignments include Commandant of the Rhode Island State Police Training Academy, Division Accreditation Manager, Traffic Services/Planning & Research Unit, Night Executive Officer, Officer-In-Charge of the Division's Community Outreach program, and as Captain, the Special Assignment Officer assigned to the Division of Sheriffs.
Major Hill is a graduate of the 243rd session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy in Quantico, V.A. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology from Springfield College in Springfield, M.A.
Telephone: (401) 444-1005
Captain Lemont is a twenty (20) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police serves as the Officer-In-Charge of the Professional Standards Unit. Captain Lemont is responsible for the investigation of all complaints and allegations made against sworn and civilian members of the Division of State Police.
Captain Lemont has previously been assigned to all Barracks locations, the Detective Bureau, and was most recently assigned as the Assistant Detective Commander. Captain Lemont has lectured at various police academies, departments and professional organizations throughout the Northeast. Notably, Captain Lemont was a guest lecturer at the South African National Police Academy in Pretoria, South Africa, where he spoke on constitutional issues as well as police and political corruption.
While serving in the Uniform Division, Captain Lemont was awarded the Rhode Island State Police Department Service Ribbon, the highest award of the State Police. Other significant awards include, International Association of Chiefs of Police's "Police Officer of the Year" award, Medal of Valor from the State of New York, and the 100 Club Medal of Valor.
Captain Lemont holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with a minor in Business Management from the University of Rhode Island and an Associates and Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University. Captain Lemont is a graduate of the Roger Williams University School of Law and is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association.
Telephone: (401) 444-1006
Captain Pinch is a twenty (20) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the Special Assignment Officer. Captain Pinch's current assignment is as Commanding Officer of the Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs. She is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the Division of Sheriffs, which includes courtroom security, prisoner security, transportation, extraditions, and civil process.
Captain Pinch was previously assigned to all Barracks locations, the Division's Traffic Services/Planning & Research Unit, the Rhode Island State Police Training Academy, and most recently was the Officer-in-Charge of the Division's Technology and Communications Unit. Captain Pinch is an instructor in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Standardized Child Passenger Safety Certification Course.
Captain Pinch holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with double majors in Organizational Behavior and Management (Business) and Psychology from Brown University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Justice from Roger Williams University.
Telephone: (401) 444-1007
Captain Winquist is a twenty-two (22) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the Detective Commander. Captain Winquist is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the Division's Detective Bureau, which is comprised of Major Crimes, Auto Theft/Insurance Fraud, Narcotics, Financial Crimes, Intelligence, Property Control Officer, Violent Fugitive Task Force, Criminal Identification and Computer Crimes Units. He oversees Detectives on special assignments, Confidential Transcribers, and serves on the Witness Protection Board.
Captain Winquist's previous assignments include Assistant Detective Commander, Area Detectives, Narcotics Unit, Providence Police Gang Task Force, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Task Force, Fusion Center and Intelligence Unit within the Detective Bureau as well as at all Division Barracks. Captain Winquist also served as a member of the State Police Motorcycle Team.
Captain Winquist holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in the Administration of Justice from Roger Williams University and a Master of Science Degree in the Administration of Justice from Anna Maria University.
Telephone: (401) 444-1008
Captain Quarry is a twenty-two (22) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the District "A" Commander. Captain Quarry is responsible for the daily operations of the northern area of the Uniform Bureau.
Captain Quarry's previous assignments include Patrol Commander of the Lincoln Woods Barracks, Shift Sergeant at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and Fleet Operations Officer. He was Commandant of the 2009 Rhode Island State Police Recruit Training Academy and Academy Staff Instructor for the 1997, 2000 and 2005 Rhode Island State Police Recruit Training Academies.
Captain Quarry served in the United State Marine Corps from 1977 to 1981, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University.
Telephone: (401) 444-1009
Captain Castellone is a twenty-two (22) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the District "B" Commander. Captain Castellone is responsible for the day to day operations of the southern area of the Uniform Bureau.
Captain Castellone has previously served as the Division Liaison to the Rhode Island Airport Corporation at Theodore Francis Green International Airport in Warwick, the Assistant Patrol Commander of the Lincoln Woods and Portsmouth Barracks and as the Prosecution Officer at the Lincoln Woods Barracks. He has also served at all the Barracks locations.
Captain Castellone was commissioned in 1990 in the United States Army Reserve and graduated summa cum laude from Rhode Island College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Justice Studies with an emphasis in Criminal Justice.
Telephone: (401) 444-1010
