The Colonel's Message

 

Welcome to the Rhode Island State Police Website. You are encouraged to review the many different areas of interest on our site, including but not limited to, the contact numbers of our Barracks throughout the State, crime statistics, Annual Report, Ten Most Wanted posting, protection from Identity Theft, Missing Children and AMBER Alert program, Drunk Driving video, Recruitment and several helpful web links.

The Rhode Island State Police was founded in 1925 and our motto is “ In the Service of the State. ” We are a statewide, full service law enforcement agency with jurisdiction in all 39 cities and towns. There are presently 215 sworn members and 51 civilian staff members. We have a Uniform Bureau and a Detective Bureau that are strategically located throughout the State. Our main charge is to enforce all motor vehicle and criminal statutes of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island and to assist city, town and federal law enforcement agencies. To that end, our work ethic is reflected in our Division Creed:

“You are always to remember that you are

in the Division of State Police and

In the Service of the State.

It is a call of honor.

It requires unselfish devotion to duty,

the highest type of honesty, and downright courage.”

With all the responsibilities and exponential duties of the Rhode Island State Police, we need to continue to grow and plan for the future. In preparation of this growth while planning for the future, we are now in the recruitment process for new candidates. Please visit the Recruitment tab on our website to learn more about the recruitment campaign and applicable deadlines.

Thank you for visiting the Rhode Island State Police website.

Sincerely,

Brendan P. Doherty

Colonel

Superintendent