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SMITHFIELD — The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association would like to remind the community of important safe driving tips ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. 

PROVIDENCE -- The Executive Board and member chiefs of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association wish to honor the life and service of retired North Attleboro Police Chief John D. "Jack" Coyle, Jr. and offer their condolences following his passing last week.

CRANSTON -- The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association was pleased to join federal, state and local officials Wednesday to announce approximately $16 million in grant awards for 42 Rhode Island law enforcement agencies that will help to equip 1,773 frontline police officers with body-worn cameras through a new statewide program.

Ten months after RI became the first state to OK safe consumption sites for illicit drugs, outreach to wary communities is proceeding slowly.

Several bills before the General Assembly would make it easier to discipline officers accused of misconduct, but police fear a loss of due process.

A recent order by District Court Judge Jeanne E. LaFazia has the backing of defense lawyers and the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association.

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PROVIDENCE -- The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association announces that it will be introducing its new Executive Board at an event this week that will also serve as a way for RIPCA officials to remind residents of the dangers of impaired driving.

A recent order by District Court Judge Jeanne E. LaFazia has the backing of defense lawyers and the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association.

A Connecticut man alleges North Smithfield, Woonsocket police engaged in racial profiling in 2019 stop