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A Message from Chief Oscar L. Perez
As Chief of the Providence Police Department, I am committed to providing the highest level of service and protection for our residents and visitors, while also strengthening relationships between the police and our community. Remember, your safety is our top priority, and together, we can create a more secure and united Providence.

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Community Policing

Life Threatening Emergencies:
9-1-1

Non-Emergency Line:
401-272-3121

ATV Hotline:
401-680-8-A-T-V

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News Events

Don’t Risk It on 4/20: Plan for a Sober Driver
4/19/24

Providence man indicted for 1999 cold case murder
4/18/24

Mayor Smiley and Mayor Hopkins Announce the Donation of ATVs to the Dominican Republic
3/28/24

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Providence PD – NPD LPR Study

Providence Police Department uses Flock Safety technology to capture objective evidence without compromising on individual privacy. Providence Police Department utilizes retroactive search to solve crimes after they’ve occurred. Additionally, Providence Police Department utilizes real time alerting of hotlist vehicles to capture wanted criminals. In an effort to ensure proper usage and guardrails are in place, they have made the below policies and usage statistics available to the public.
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