TO WORK: Recruiting Pawtucket Police Officers

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Photo: Pawtucket Police Department website The City of Pawtucket is holding an open, competitive examination for Police Officer Recruitment. Applications will be accepted through Monday, September 6, 2021 and must be completed online at www.PoliceApp.com/PawtucketPD.  “Public Safety continues to be a top priority of the City as we are constantly working to protect and best serve the…

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No regard for human life. Long before a shot is fired – Michael Morse

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by Michael Morse, RINewsToday contributor, commentary One must get their house in order before solving the problems of the world. Nine people shot in a drive by shooting in Providence last night, a little after six, when kids are coming home for dinner after playing outside all day. A car stopped in front of a…

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over – RI State Police Chiefs & MADD Team Up

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The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association (RIPCA) announced that it will be participating in the Mothers Against Drunk Driving-Rhode Island’s annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which is taking place over the next month. The goal of the campaign is to honor victims who have lost their lives, or who were tragically injured,…

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Who speaks their truth…by Michael Morse

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An op-ed by Michael Morse, contributing writer Photo: Union County Courthouse Highway Patrol Statue Marysville Ohio – Ohio State Highway Patrol Bernie Sanders, Oct 28, 2020: “Walter Wallace should be alive today, and our thoughts are with his loved ones. The police responsible for murdering him in front of his mother instead of getting him…

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“I don’t want my son’s name behind what’s happening right now….”

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A protest planned by groups including Black Lives Matter RI, turned ugly in Providence last night. The protest was against the Providence Police and their potential role in the accident that put motor bike rider, Jhamal Gonsalves, in the hospital, after suffering a head injury. As the early morning hours came, 19 arrests were made,…

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RIPAC Agency Spotlight: Johnston Police Department

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The Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC) is a department-initiated process by which police departments in Rhode Island voluntarily strive to meet and maintain a series of professional standards. Each month, RIPAC will highlight a different accredited department through its Agency Spotlight series. For September, the highlighted department is the Johnston Police Department. Briefly describe…

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Pawtucket Police Dept Hiring

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Applications Accepted through Police App The Pawtucket Police Department, through the City’s Division of Personnel, has announced an open, competitive examination for Police Officer Recruitment. Applications will be accepted through Monday, October 5, 2020 and must be completed online at www.PoliceApp.com/PawtucketPD. “The City of Pawtucket continues to strive to be in the forefront of its…

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Deconstruction…. by Michael Morse

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By Michael Morse, contributing opinion writer On the first day a police officer killed a man, and riots began. The left cheered. On the second day, fingers were pointed, and demands to defund the police were made. The left led the way. On the third day, buildings burned, glass was shattered and chaos ruled. The…

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