Tag: R.I. State Police
RISP releases report on how to diversify force
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. State Police released a report on Tuesday that highlighted the need to increase diversity in the force and made recommendations...
Blizzard conditions shut down RIPTA operations; power outages reported
PROVIDENCE - Thursday’s winter storm continues to shut down services in Rhode Island.
The R.I. Public Transit Authority said suspended all service at 2 p.m.
The...
R.I. officials urge caution during Thursday winter storm
PROVIDENCE – As Thursday’s storm nears Rhode Island, state officials are urging caution.
The storm is expected to begin in the area at about 1...
R.I. State Police, cancer charity team up to benefit 3 local...
SCITUATE – Together with the Cops for Kids with Cancer charity organization, the R.I. State Police presented $5,000 checks to three families dealing with...
Panel: Protect data before it is too late
The cybersecurity breach of Equifax this past spring, which unloosed the personal financial and identity information of 145 million Americans, “was a game changer,”...
RWU expert sees need for more regulation after Equifax breach
PROVIDENCE – In the wake of a data breach at consumer credit-reporting giant Equifax, in which the private information of 143 million Americans may...
Rhode Island Training School implements action plan to ensure safety
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Training School Executive Director Kevin McKenna has stepped down from his position following a July 26 altercation there that sent...
Upcoming road closures for NGA Summer Meeting announced
PROVIDENCE – Several road closures have been announced ahead of the upcoming National Governors Association Summer Meeting this week, the R.I. State Police and...
Kilmartin obtains court order to block release of 38 Studios investigation...
PROVIDENCE – A court order has been granted to temporarily block the release of documents from the 38 Studios investigation, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported...
Sheku sentenced for UI funds theft
PROVIDENCE – A former senior employment interviewer with the R.I. Department of Labor and Training on April 3 was sentenced to 21 months in federal...
