A mass was held at Christ the King Church in Kingston on Monday morning. Be Truthful. We want to work with our communities to make things right the best way we can.. Ive been chief for 30 years but the greater number of duties of a police chief are administrative and that was not my first interest, my first love. The South Kingstown Town Council on Monday appointed Manni the town . Police Department's community policing philosophy and our commitment to maintain and elevate relationships throughout the community. Washington County Rhode Island Live Audio Feeds. Work in unison with Town Departments and multiple agencies on community emergency preparedness planning and administration; maintain state of readiness for emergency response; coordinate implementation of emergency evacuation shelters as needed. A dedicated public servant, he spent over five decades in law enforcement protecting our communities.. Deputy Chief of Police James Costa. The former chief retired in 2016 and department members thanked him and his family for his decades of dedicated service. Vespia came to the South Kingstown post in 1981, nearing mandatory retirement from the state police. He was selected from a field of 15 applicants for the position, five of whom were finalists. Westerly Dispatch, is the primary dispatch center for . I will miss everyone and would like to thank my family, friends and co-workers who have supported me throughout my career. Anytime he addressed the council, he presented clearly with integrity. Manni is retiring from his position as superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police. Integrity, trustworthiness and fairness were the hallmarks of his career. Alfred Bucco III, deputy chief, is the interim head of the police department. Mainly sunny. person will not be tolerated. Interact cooperatively with the South Kingstown School Department, local institutional groups (URI, South County Hospital, and Fire Districts), neighboring police Departments, the RI State Police, multiple State and Federal agencies, and advocacy groups to form partnerships to make South Kingstown a safe community. Although preservation of peace and protection of lives and property are the principle duties of a police officer, South Kingstown Public Safety Personnel, both sworn and civilian, also function as public service officers responsible for identifying and responding to service needs of all our citizens. that is degrading to another person. Chief Jones can be reached at 401- 816-4420, pjones@tivertonpoliceri.com. They wear many hats. . Vespia died unexpectedly Tuesday morning at. Its easy to see the choice he made, said former South Kingstown Town Manager Stephen A. Alfred who in 1981 hired Vespia. Financial Town meeting last Tuesday in April. Rhode Island Department of State Gregg M. Amore Secretary of State Business Services . Open Government; South Kingstown Assessment Board of Review. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI Former South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia Jr., 84, died Tuesday, the town's police department said. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. South Kingstown Police Chief Joseph P. Geaber will retire July 9 after more than 45 years in the same department he eventually led and brought through a rigorous process of policy changes to achieve state accreditation for its professionalism and standards. New details in arrest of Providence middle school teacher, Police: Man, 18, caught with illegal gun and drugs in Fall River, Senate committee set to discuss RIPTA concerns raised by Ruggerio, Driver seriously injured in crash on Route 24, Local schools closed or delayed because of winter weather, Rhode Island State Police arrest 2 in Providence after traffic stop, West Warwick man sentenced for role in unemployment fraud. Manni in an interview said, He was a trooper through and through.. 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He graduated from the FBI National Academy. Manni instructed Moynihans class when the latter was studying to become a federal immigration agent in 1997. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Compassion may not be the first word that comes to mind when people imagine the police, but it is certainly the quality that defines Joe Geaber. Members of the Safe Kids Rhode Island, Narragansett Police Department and South Kingstown Police Department will be at Sand Hill Cove, Narragansett, RI for a free child car seat checkpoint today from 11am - 2pm. Dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. We can learn from the publics feedback, he said. 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SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) Campus Safety Magazine has narrowed down the field for its Director of the Year award, and a local police chief has been named one of the finalists. Captain Joel Ewing-Chow has been appointed interim police chief effective July 10th, said Town Manager Robert Zarnetske who made the selection. Low 28F. You have permission to edit this article. Although we will miss him, we appreciate his hard work and wish him well in South Kingstown, concluded Boudreau. He was always a pleasure to talk to. Ewing-Chow has served South Kingstown for a quarter-century, starting his career as a civilian dispatcher in 1995 before becoming a police officer in 1999. Share with Us. Former South Kingstown police chief passes away. Rhode Island Public Safety all police and fire DPW On RISCON 800MhZ: Public Safety 36 : Online: South Kingstown Fire Dispatch (UFD & KFD) Union Fire District (UFD) and Kingston Fire District (KFD) dispatch channel. Then Capt. Contact Us. Winds NNE at 20 to 30 mph. Vespia then served as South Kingstown's police chief from 1981 through his retirement in 2016. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. A new deputy chief and a designated community resource officer are among the South Kingstown Police Department promotions taking effect this month. Warwick Police Department 99 Veterans Memorial Drive Warwick, Rhode Island 02886. Weve come a long way especially in the last few years, he said. This beautiful seaside municipality is comprised of approximately 60 square miles that incorporates 14 quaint residential villages and is home to the University of Rhode Island. Officers of the South Kingstown Police Department conduct their professional responsibilities in a disciplined manner pledging to uphold the laws of the Nation, State, Town Code, and Rules and Regulations of the South Kingstown Police Department. He touched more than just police officers, though. In the audience were his brother, Dan, members of the Rhode Island State Police and several officers from the South Kingstown department, such as Deputy Chief Alfred Bucco, who was interim chief for several months. 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A URI graduate, Jagoda returned to campus as a police major in 2015 after spending 22 years with the Connecticut State Police. Chief Geaber has been a fixture in town for decades, and the police department wont be the same without his steady and humble leadership, he said. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. This South County town unanimously voted to hire Col. James Manni, the head of the Rhode Island State Police for the last three years, as its new town manager Monday . I am disturbed that the councils refusal to pay state police detail would make our police officers feel unsupported and unappreciated, said Boudreau in a statemen to ABC 6 News. Threats of harming another Chief Matthew Moynihan is leaving the post to take over as the next police chief in South Kingstown. NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) The chief of police on Block Island is leaving his post less than a week after the town council voted against funding state troopers on the island this summer.. General Information Town hall address: 180 High Street South Kingstown, RI 02879 Phone: 401-789-9331 Fax: 401-789-5280 Form of Government: Manager/Council Meetings held: Council meetings held the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month. Email: [email protected] How do I contact the prosecution division? Cloudy and windy with periods of rain ending in the afternoon. I think nobody expected things to get as serious as they did, he said in 2020. I had shaken hands with [Town Manager] Steve Alfred, and once that happened, that was the end of it.. High visibility policing deters crime, makes our roadways safer and builds a strong relationship with our town residents.. But I also found him to be a leader.. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. The average Police Sergeant salary in Rhode Island is $85,556 as of January 26, 2023, but the range typically falls between $68,957 and $95,466. Address traffic safety issues in the community. person will not be tolerated. Car seat safety checkpoint Today (9/30) 3pm - 6:30pm Shaw's parking lot 160 Old Tower Hill Rd., Wakefield, RI The Department is committed to delivering the highest level of police professionalism to the Citizens of South Kingstown in a sensitive and efficient manner within the rule of law which guarantees individual rights to all our citizens. Investigate and prosecute all known criminal offenses. South Kingstown Town Clerk Susan Flynn, left, swears in the towns new police chief Matthew C. Moynihan during a brief ceremony in the Town Council chambers Monday morning. June 17, 2022 . Although preservation of peace and protection of lives and property are the principle duties of a police officer, South Kingstown Public Safety Personnel, both sworn and civilian, also function as public service officers responsible for identifying and responding to service needs of all our citizens. Elmer Edwards served as North Kingstown's Police Chief until December of 1948. Posted 12:00:00 AM. I want to hear about our strengths and our weaknesses so we can determine the best direction for the department in the months to come, he said. Investigate and prosecute all known criminal offenses. His longtime friend, the late controversial and popular Providence Mayor Vincent A. During my whole career, I was most happy when I was a street cop and investigator, he said. Develop and submit recommended annual operating budget and 6-year capital improvement plan to the Town Manager. Jagoda is the only nominee from New England. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. Former South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia, 84, the towns longest-serving top cop, died Tuesday morning at South County Hospital. Principal functions of the Police Department include, but are not limited to: Captain Houghton is currently deployed with the RI National Guard in Kuwait. Manni also recalled a similar experience involving a prisoner transfer. He had a 57-year career in law enforcement that included serving as the state police intelligence detective in organized crime. Matt was one that stood out. Cloudy and windy with periods of rain ending in the afternoon. New Starbucks line a curiosity, RISPCA has nearly 30 guinea pigs up for adoption, February vacation events around Southern New England, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Be Nice. each comment to let us know of abusive posts.