Author: Katelyn Goddard

PROVIDENCE — As part of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association wishes to remind residents of the dangers of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  December is recognized as National Impaired DrivingRead More

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association wishes to share with the public details about Crash Responder Safety Week, which is taking place this week.  Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) will take place Nov. 8-14. The initiative, previously referred toRead More

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association is pleased to announce that Executive Director Sid Wordell was honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving-Rhode Island today.  As part of MADD-RI’s annual awards breakfast, Director Wordell was honored with a ExcellenceRead More

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association would like to share guidance and safety tips as Halloween approaches to help residents and trick-or-treaters celebrate safely this season. RIPCA urges all families to protect themselves by taking appropriate precautions againstRead More

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association would like to share with residents a series of safety tips as part of National Pedestrian Safety Month. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 6,205 pedestrians were killed in trafficRead More

PROVIDENCE — As part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognized nationwide each October, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association (RIPCA) wishes to share warning signs, resources and services for those who may be experiencing domestic violence. According to the NationalRead More

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association is pleased to recognize National Hispanic American Heritage Month on behalf of police departments throughout the state.  National Hispanic American Heritage Month is recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each yearRead More

NEWPORT COUNTY – The Police Departments of Newport County, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association, would like to share the results of the departments’ enhanced DUI patrols conducted over Labor Day weekend. The campaign ran from Friday,Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ***Members of the media can RSVP to this event by emailing Matthew Reid at matt@jgpr.net*** BRISTOL — The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association announces that RIPCA officials will be joined by statewide highway stakeholders tomorrow to bringRead More

PROVIDENCE — With summer in full swing and the Fourth of July holiday fast approaching, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association wishes to remind residents of important safety tips for motor vehicle and motorcycle drivers. “Roadway safety is one ofRead More