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September 9, 2020 Dozens of Rhode Island police officers went back to the basics this week, taking a nationally recognized course at CCRI in Lincoln that reinforces de-escalation and diffusion tactics. The course is called Law Enforcement Active De-escalation Strategies andRead More
September 8, 2020 The RIPCA would like to congratulate Chief Richard S. Tamburini for 54 years of law enforcement service and Colonel MacDonald for his 25 years of law enforcement service. Both serving the RIPCA during that time as well.
July 14, 2020 From excessive use of force to chokeholds, police tactics have been called into question across the country following numerous police-involved deaths. NBC 10 News got a firsthand look at how officers are trained in Rhode Island, soRead More
June 25, 2020 The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association said it will launch a campaign Thursday aimed at increasing the public’s faith in police departments. The leaders of state, local and campus police departments announced the “Twenty for 2020” campaignRead More
June 17, 2020 On tonight’s Community Conversation, we’ll have a live discussion on police reform in Rhode Island featuring Dr. Lorie Fridell, Professor of Criminology at the University of South Florida and Founder of the Fair and Impartial Policing TrainingRead More
May 08, 2020 The Police Chiefs’ Association Executive Director, Sidney Wordell, said Friday it is in many thanks to Ocean State Healthcare. Wordell said police have been struggling to get priority testing in Rhode Island. He said some departments hadRead More
March 13, 2020 Warwick Police Department hosted a St. Patrick’s Day press event regarding impaired driving. RIPCA President spoke at the event and reassured Rhode Islanders that local and state police will be on the roads enforcing safe and soberRead More
November 27, 2019 The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association will be sponsoring a press conference before the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend to continue the awareness of impaired driving. The RI Police Chiefs’ Association partnered with The RI Department of TransportationRead More
November 18, 2019 AAA Northeast recently recognized two extraordinary individuals who have had an impact on traffic safety in Rhode Island, advocating against the dangers of drunk driving at our annual Rhode Island Traffic Safety Awards Luncheon. Congratulations to RebeccaRead More
October 08, 2019 As the NBC 10 I-Team first reported, at least six Rhode Island firefighters have died from suicide this year — and the crisis involves local police officers, too. Chief Sid Wordell, Executive Director of the state PoliceRead More