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PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association is pleased to recognize National Hispanic American Heritage Month on behalf of police departments throughout the state.
PROVIDENCE — Jonathan Goyer watched family relationships fray, jobs vanish and his social network dwindle to nothing during the 10 years he injected heroin. During his darkest times, he dwelled alone in the underground world of opioid addiction. Even so, Goyer says he would experience days, or even mere moments, when he wanted to put the drugs aside. He calls such moments “windows of willingness.” Goyer, now eight years in recovery, is among the supporters of safe injection sites as a means to keep drug users safe, curb the spread of infectious diseases and possibly reach them during th...
A Statement From Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association on Announcement of Statewide Legislation for Body-Worn Cameras PROVIDENCE — Executive Director Sid Wordell and President Richard Ramsay wish to provide the following statement on behalf of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association, following last week’s announcement at the State House that a new statewide program would seek to equip all front line police officers and their supervisors with body worn cameras. For immediate release PROVIDENCE — Executive Director Sid Wordell and President Richard Ramsay wish to provide the fol...
‘Justice was served’ say R.I. political leaders of Chauvin conviction Published Wed Apr 21 2021 01:05:16 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Lynn Arditi In Rhode Island, public reaction to the conviction of a former Minneapolis police officer in the death of George Floyd was unanimous. From top elected officials to leaders in law enforcement, higher education and community organizers, the response to Derek Chauvin being found guilty on all counts in Floyd’s death was one of resounding support. “Justice was served today,’’ Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee and Lt. Gov. ...
John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC Statement of Rhode Island Police Leaders Following the Conviction of Derek Chauvin PROVIDENCE -- Executive Director Sid Wordell and President Richard Ramsay wish to provide the following statement on behalf of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association: For immediate release PROVIDENCE — Executive Director Sid Wordell and President Richard Ramsay wish to provide the following statement on behalf of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association: “Justice was served this afternoon in a Minneapolis courtroom when a jury rightly convicted Derek Chauvin for ...