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Chief of Police Oscar L. Perez

As Chief of the Providence Police Department, I am committed to providing the highest level of service and protection for our residents and visitors, while also strengthening relationships between the police and our community. Remember, your safety is our top priority, and together, we can create a more secure and united Providence.
Chief of Police Oscar L. Perez
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Community Policing
Life Threatening Emergencies:
9-1-1
Non-Emergency Line:
401-272-3121
ATV Hotline:
401-680-8-A-T-V
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Providence PD – NPD LPR Study

Providence Police Department uses Flock Safety technology to capture objective evidence without compromising on individual privacy. Providence Police Department utilizes retroactive search to solve crimes after they’ve occurred. Additionally, Providence Police Department utilizes real time alerting of hotlist vehicles to capture wanted criminals. In an effort to ensure proper usage and guardrails are in place, they have made the below policies and usage statistics available to the public.
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