Central Falls Police Dept. Embeds Behavioral Health Clinician with Officers

September 26, 2025 |

New program brings mental health expertise directly to 911 calls, supporting residents in crisis and providing a helpful resource for officers In a bold step forward for public safety and community support, the City of Central Falls launched a groundbreaking partnership between Central Falls Police Department (CFPD), Gateway Healthcare and Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode…

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Central Falls Police win national award for positive policing work in schools

July 20, 2024 |
Police chief receives award from NASRO.

The Central Falls Police Department was honored this week by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO), the world’s leader in school-based policing, for its outstanding public service to its school community. “The Central Falls Police Department is honored to be the first in Rhode Island to receive the National Model Agency Award from…

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