Posts Tagged ‘safety’
Sports in RI: Time for safety first – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter Perhaps it’s time to put safety first and foremost when it comes to protective head ware Concussions have been a problem in sports for as long as sports have been in existence. Contact sports have always been the biggest culprit, but as studies have evolved so has the danger level risen…
Read More140 Providence school buses to now capture license plate photos, videos of cars failing to stop
Enforcement will begin on October 1 after a warning period and citywide public awareness campaign; All 140 school buses in the Providence Public Schools fleet have been modernized with cutting-edge safety technology. In a proactive effort to address dangerous driving behavior around school buses, the City of Providence and Providence Police Department have partnered with…
Read MoreJohnston Police receives $485K for community safety at event with Rep. Magaziner
Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced $485,000 in federal funding he secured for the Johnston Police Department for emergency services equipment to improve response times and community safety. The Johnston Police Department serves almost 30,000 residents and over 850 businesses, from mom-and-pop stores to large shipping fulfillment centers. The nearly half a million in federal funding will be used to…
Read MoreFlock cameras to continue in Cranston as public safety results far exceed expectations
Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins has announced that the city has extended the police contract for the Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader camera program for an additional five years. “The license plate reader technology has been an invaluable tool for our police department in apprehending criminals traveling in our city,” said Hopkins. “I totally support…
Read More“Whether you’re drunk or high, it’s a DUI”
Public safety leaders and municipal leaders deliver a united message about impaired driving At a news conference in Providence, public safety leaders from around Rhode Island joined city and town leaders to deliver a strong message about impaired driving. “Ensuring that everyone who lives, works, and visits Providence feels safe is my top priority,” said Mayor…
Read MoreBuckle Up! RI traffic safety leaders: 58% of 2023 local fatalities were not wearing a seat belt
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Read MoreOutdoors in RI: “Hot” dogs, hairy moths, and small towns – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer With summer in full swing, we cannot forget our dogs. Abby rides shotgun with me as much as possible. Tuesday, after a train pick up in New Hampshire, we stopped at Cabela’s in Hudson, Massachusetts and Bass Pro Shops in Foxboro. While I was after a navigation light, it was also…
Read MoreRI DEM announces 5 new boating safety regs
Wearing a life jacket while paddling in Rhode Island will no longer be optional; it will be required, according to new boating safety regulations announced today by the Department of Environmental Management (DEM). The “mandatory personal flotation device (PDF) wear for all paddle craft” rule is one of five new safety regs that went into…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Crossroads expands as neighbor group claims “alarming safety concerns”
The South Providence Neighborhood Association (SPNA) assessed safety at the main headquarters of Crossroads Rhode Island, located at 160 Broad Street in Providence, between March 2022 and April 2023. Their headquarters has been located within South Providence since 2004. SPNA and Crossroads’ management team have held two recent meetings to create a line of communication…
Read MoreRIPTA’s Avedisian & Mayor Smiley plan for a safer downtown Providence
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