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Cranston Mayor Hopkins to fight Crime Creep from Providence lawlessness
Mayor Hopkins will fight Crime Creep outside of Cranston Borders
Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins today expressed continued support of the Cranston Police Department and the critical efforts to protect Cranston neighborhoods and streets.
“In light of the disturbing increase in violent crime in the neighboring City of Providence, we must increase our vigilance and police resources,” said Hopkins, [I will] “continue to support and provide the needed tools for Cranston police officers on the front line.”
Mayor Hopkins stated, “We are grateful to our police officers for their dedication, vigilance, and outreach work in our Cranston community,” said Hopkins. “Unfortunately, in the neighboring capital city, many brave men and women in blue are limited in resources and remain without executive support from their elected officials. This lack of leadership leads to a sense of lawlessness, inciting violence on neighboring city streets and heinous violent crimes. I will not let this lawlessness cross into our Cranston borders,” emphasized Hopkins.
In sharp contrast, Cranston continues to be a safe and lawful community, with July’s violent crime rate decreasing for a fourth consecutive year. Mayor Hopkins regularly meets with Colonel Michael Winquist and the police leadership has recently invested in new technologies and equipment to prevent and investigate potential crimes. Cranston Police will continue to work collaboratively with neighboring police departments.
Hopkins continued, “I believe that the greatest responsibility of a municipal chief executive is to keep its citizens safe. I will never tie the hands of our public safety officials and I will continue to fully fund and support the police in their important work. Cranston neighborhoods, homes, and businesses will continue to be safely protected by a department that balances difficult challenges with bravery and compassion.”
Hopkins concluded, “While some in public office wish to divert resources from local police departments, I will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with the men and women of Cranston’s public safety providers.”
Colonel Michael J. Winquist – Chief of Police
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I’ve lived in Cranston for 40 years.. never felt threatened or unable to go where I want.. great city..!
This is LEADERSHIP. Thanks Mayor Hopkins and to the CPD
That’s exactly the type of leadership and support for our police department that every community should have. Thank you Mayor Hopkins.
Keep up good work Cranston
I add my gratitude and support in this effort by our mayor and police. Law and order are the basis of civilization.
Would you please explain why you think that Providence doesn’t support its police department? I realize it’s a handy talking point, but I don’t see any evidence to support the claim.
Emily do you watch the news when Elorza and Pare criticize the providence police for the service they provide for the community?
Watch the news #KAREN then you’ll know why ( smh )
Thank you Mayor Hopkins.
I especially enjoy the black on black police cruisers from Cranston. Makes me feel safe that I can’t easily identify police officers. But at least it looks cool!