On May 4, 1776, Rhode Island became the first of the Thirteen Colonies to renounce its allegiance to the British Crown, and later, was the fourth to ratify—February 9, 1778—the Articles of Confederation between the newly sovereignstates. It boycotted the 1787 convention that drew up the United States Constitution, and initially refused to ratify it. On May 29, 1790, Rhode Island became the thirteenth and last state to ratify the Constitution.
Rhode Island wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Viticulture in Rhode Island began in 1663 when King Charles II of England included wine production among the land uses approved in the royal charter establishing Rhode Island as an Englishcolony. The modern wine industry of Rhode Island began in 1975 when Sakonnet Vineyards was established near Little Compton. Located near the Atlantic Ocean, Rhode Island has one of the most moderate climates of the U.S. northeast.
The Rhode Island State Police (RISP) is an agency of the state of Rhode Island responsible for statewide law enforcement and regulation, especially in areas underserved by local police agencies and on the state's limited-access highways. Its headquarters is in North Scituate, Rhode Island (a village of Scituate).
History
The RISP was founded in 1925 at the request of the state's General Assembly, and was modeled on the organization structure of the Pennsylvania State Police. Its first headquarters was in the Benefit Street Marine Corps Armory in Providence, which stationed the first twenty-three troopers and the Superintendent. At this stage, the division relied heavily on Indian motorcycles to perform their wide-ranging duties.
In 1936, the RISP acquired the so-called Coggeshall property in North Scituate. Consisting of approximately 145 acres of land and many outbuildings, the centerpiece of the property and new headquarters building was the Coggeshall Mansion, built in the late 1800s. The mansion and outbuildings are still in use by the RISP.
State police or provincial police are a type of sub-national territorial police force, found particularly in North America, South Asia, and Oceania. Some other countries have analogous police forces, such as the provincial police in some Canadian provinces. Particularly in the United States, the primary goals of most state police agencies are the safety of motorists on interstate highways, and the enforcement of traffic laws on those interstate highways, but can also involve statewide law enforcement and criminal investigation.
Australia
Each state of Australia has its own state police force. Municipalities do not have police forces and it is left to the state forces to police all geographic areas within their respective states. Australia does have a national police force, the Australian Federal Police, whose role is to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth, both criminal law and civil law, as well as to protect the interests of the Commonwealth, both domestically and internationally. The AFP does, however, provide 'state' policing for the Australian Capital Territory, Jervis Bay Territory, and Australia's other external territories such as Norfolk Island.
Prior to the Federation of Australia, each Colony within Australia had numerous police forces, but these were largely amalgamated well before Federation.
In the United States, state police are a police body unique to each U.S. state, having statewide authority to conduct law enforcement activities and criminal investigations. In general, they perform functions outside the jurisdiction of the countysheriff (Vermont being a notable exception), such as enforcing traffic laws on state highways and interstate expressways, overseeing the security of the state capitol complex, protecting the governor, training new officers for local police forces too small to operate an academy and providing technological and scientific services. They support local police and help to coordinate multi-jurisdictional task force activity in serious or complicated cases in those states that grant full police powers statewide.
A general trend has been to bring all of these agencies under a State Department of Public Safety. Additionally, they may serve under different state departments such as the Highway Patrol under the state Department of Transportation and the Marine patrol under the Department of Natural Resources. Twenty-three U.S. states use the term "State Police." There are 49 states with State Police with Hawaii being the only state in the Union with no state police so named.
Valtiollinen poliisi has its roots in Osasto III ("Section III") which was formed in summer 1918 by the right wing (so called "whites") of the Finnish Civil War. Its mission was to conduct military intelligence and to monitor the other side of the civil war, the so-called "reds." In the beginning of 1919 the passport section of the general staff which was responsible for internal intelligence was moved under the supervision of the internal ministry and the organizational changes were continued by forming Etsivä keskuspoliisi (EK), which translates directly to "Detecting central police". Etsivä keskuspoliisi was made permanent at the end of 1927, and in December 1937 its name was changed to Valtiollinen poliisi. Later famous politician and president of Finland Urho Kekkonen worked as abitur of jurisprudence and lawyer in EK.
Rhode Island State Police Responding To Incident In Westerly
There are reports of multiple shooting victims in Westerly, Rhode Island.
published: 19 Dec 2019
RI state trooper under investigation for alleged cruiser tryst
A Rhode Island state trooper is under investigation for allegedly having sex in a cruiser while on duty, the Target 12 Investigators have learned.
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published: 23 Nov 2021
Rhode Island State Police graduation
Rhode Island State Police graduation
published: 13 Dec 2013
RI state trooper accused of assaulting suspect
A state trooper faces an assault charge after allegedly using physical force against a man detained on a traffic violation. NBC 10's Cierra Putman reports.
published: 07 May 2014
RI State Police gains 37 new troopers as ‘most diverse class’ graduates
The Rhode Island State Police now has 37 new troopers.
published: 28 Jun 2019
Col. O'Donnell reflects on time with RI State Police
Col. Steven O'Donnell will retire and step down as the leader of the Rhode Island State Police.
published: 09 Sep 2016
State police warn drivers that DUI patrols increase during holidays
Rhode Island State Police DUI patrols increase during the holiday season, so be sure to designate a driver, or plan to stay put if you're planning on drinking.
published: 26 Dec 2013
Rhode Island State Police - Are You Ready
Are You Ready? Apply Now - https://risp.ri.gov/academy/index.php
published: 09 Jun 2021
Rhode Island State Police - Fairness, Professionalism and Integrity
Rhode Island State Police troopers describe their jobs as a way of life. They are proud of their professionalism, the depth of their capability and the integrity by which they uphold their oath 24 hours a day. From the RISP training academy, to community outreach, special units such as cyber-crime , canine and swat teams -- the modern State Trooper’s job has kept up with the tools and technology of 21st century crime-fighting. The RISP is held in high regard in part because they hold each other to a very high standard, with integrity, pride, and the mission to make a difference.
http://www.risp.ri.gov/
published: 29 Oct 2014
NBC 10 I-Team: State police seek to fire trooper over truck inspection reports
Rhode Island State Police are trying to fire a trooper, accusing him of falsifying reports, the NBC10 I-Team has learned.
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A Rhode Island state trooper is under investigation for allegedly having sex in a cruiser while on duty, the Target 12 Investigators have learned.
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A Rhode Island state trooper is under investigation for allegedly having sex in a cruiser while on duty, the Target 12 Investigators have learned.
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A state trooper faces an assault charge after allegedly using physical force against a man detained on a traffic violation. NBC 10's Cierra Putman reports.
A state trooper faces an assault charge after allegedly using physical force against a man detained on a traffic violation. NBC 10's Cierra Putman reports.
A state trooper faces an assault charge after allegedly using physical force against a man detained on a traffic violation. NBC 10's Cierra Putman reports.
Rhode Island State Police DUI patrols increase during the holiday season, so be sure to designate a driver, or plan to stay put if you're planning on drinking.
Rhode Island State Police DUI patrols increase during the holiday season, so be sure to designate a driver, or plan to stay put if you're planning on drinking.
Rhode Island State Police DUI patrols increase during the holiday season, so be sure to designate a driver, or plan to stay put if you're planning on drinking.
Rhode Island State Police troopers describe their jobs as a way of life. They are proud of their professionalism, the depth of their capability and the integrit...
Rhode Island State Police troopers describe their jobs as a way of life. They are proud of their professionalism, the depth of their capability and the integrity by which they uphold their oath 24 hours a day. From the RISP training academy, to community outreach, special units such as cyber-crime , canine and swat teams -- the modern State Trooper’s job has kept up with the tools and technology of 21st century crime-fighting. The RISP is held in high regard in part because they hold each other to a very high standard, with integrity, pride, and the mission to make a difference.
http://www.risp.ri.gov/
Rhode Island State Police troopers describe their jobs as a way of life. They are proud of their professionalism, the depth of their capability and the integrity by which they uphold their oath 24 hours a day. From the RISP training academy, to community outreach, special units such as cyber-crime , canine and swat teams -- the modern State Trooper’s job has kept up with the tools and technology of 21st century crime-fighting. The RISP is held in high regard in part because they hold each other to a very high standard, with integrity, pride, and the mission to make a difference.
http://www.risp.ri.gov/
Rhode Island State Police are trying to fire a trooper, accusing him of falsifying reports, the NBC10 I-Team has learned.
https://turnto10.com/i-team/i-team-st...
Rhode Island State Police are trying to fire a trooper, accusing him of falsifying reports, the NBC10 I-Team has learned.
https://turnto10.com/i-team/i-team-state-police-seek-to-fire-trooper-over-truck-inspection-reports-leobor-law-enforcement-bill-rights-rhode-island-employed-inaccurate-reports-march-26-2024
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Rhode Island State Police are trying to fire a trooper, accusing him of falsifying reports, the NBC10 I-Team has learned.
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A Rhode Island state trooper is under investigation for allegedly having sex in a cruiser while on duty, the Target 12 Investigators have learned.
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A state trooper faces an assault charge after allegedly using physical force against a man detained on a traffic violation. NBC 10's Cierra Putman reports.
Rhode Island State Police DUI patrols increase during the holiday season, so be sure to designate a driver, or plan to stay put if you're planning on drinking.
Rhode Island State Police troopers describe their jobs as a way of life. They are proud of their professionalism, the depth of their capability and the integrity by which they uphold their oath 24 hours a day. From the RISP training academy, to community outreach, special units such as cyber-crime , canine and swat teams -- the modern State Trooper’s job has kept up with the tools and technology of 21st century crime-fighting. The RISP is held in high regard in part because they hold each other to a very high standard, with integrity, pride, and the mission to make a difference.
http://www.risp.ri.gov/
Rhode Island State Police are trying to fire a trooper, accusing him of falsifying reports, the NBC10 I-Team has learned.
https://turnto10.com/i-team/i-team-state-police-seek-to-fire-trooper-over-truck-inspection-reports-leobor-law-enforcement-bill-rights-rhode-island-employed-inaccurate-reports-march-26-2024
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On May 4, 1776, Rhode Island became the first of the Thirteen Colonies to renounce its allegiance to the British Crown, and later, was the fourth to ratify—February 9, 1778—the Articles of Confederation between the newly sovereignstates. It boycotted the 1787 convention that drew up the United States Constitution, and initially refused to ratify it. On May 29, 1790, Rhode Island became the thirteenth and last state to ratify the Constitution.
(M. Boxer, T. Delillo, M. Epstein, W. Gottlieb, G. Levine, B. Rothschild, T. Weisbrot) Woke up last night 3 A.M. Noone around Must've been a dream Then I heard A most familiar voice In my head I didn't have a choice It said, "You better Hit the road Today, Before it's too late It doesn't matter what you need, You just have to find me" (Down to Rhode Island) You don't have to call (Down to Rhode Island) You don't have to write (Down to Rhode Island) Noone has to know (Down to Rhode Island) I packed my bags I got in my car I took all the back roads It wasn't very far I crossed the border To Rhode Island state And just leave to to me To just leave to to fate I walked in the bar, it was 3 P.M. When I walked in I saw My old friend McBain He said, "I'm so glad You made it, I guess it was Just fate" (Down to Rhode Island) You don't have to call (Down to Rhode Island) You don't have to write (Down to Rhode Island) Noone has to know (Down to Rhode Island) Providence!... (Down to Rhode Island) You don't have to call (Down to Rhode Island) You don't have to write (Down to Rhode Island) Noone has to know (Down to Rhode Island)
MILFORD — A Milford police officer who faces drug-related charges after his arrest last month in Rhode Island has been suspended ... Rhode Island StatePolice arrested Castiglione and a Milford woman on Dec ... Police did not detail what led to the arrest.
... police chief in Rhode Island ... Pesare spent 24 years in a Rhode Island state police intelligence unit through which he found himself investigating mobsters, most sharing his Italian heritage.
Two years later, Rhode Island passed the state's 'red flag' law, allowing police to seek 'an extreme risk protective order' from the Superior Court to prohibit an individual from possessing weapons based on threats and other warning signs.
The Rhode IslandStatePolice made 34 of those arrests and also investigated 126 crashes and issued 843 citations for traffic violations, according to the state police.
The stolen cruiser was outside Rhode IslandHospital when it was stolen at 1.46 a.m., a ...Connecticut state police learned that the cruiser was entering eastern Connecticut from Rhode Island at 2.32 a.m.
Preston — Local and state police joined forces early Saturday to stop and arrest a man who police said stole a Rhode Island police cruiser and led police on a high speed chase through several eastern Connecticut towns.
Deans, 48, of Milford, by Rhode IslandStatePolice... According to a press release from Rhode Island State Police, troopers were monitoring a park on AdmiralStreet in Providence due to several reports of suspicious drug activity.