PPD Command Staff

Administrative Division

The Administrative Division oversees the general day-to-day operations of the department while managing the budget and fiscal operations. The division is commanded by a Major who reports to the Deputy Chief of Police. In addition, it manages the following units:

Commanding Officer
Major Alyssa B. DeAndrade
adeandrade@providenceri.go v

ACCREDITATION
HUMAN RESOURCES
IT
PROSECUTION
MUNICIPAL CT.
PROPERTY EVIDENCE SUPPLY
AUTOMOTIVE
WEAPONS BUREAU
HOMLEAND SECURITY/ EXECUTIVE SECURITY
MARINE UNIT
S.R.U.
ANIMAL CONTROL
POLICE ACADEMY & TRAINING BUREAU
RECORDS BUREAU

Uniform Division

The Uniform Division is responsible for providing direction to officers and staff, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures. They allocate personnel and resources effectively, coordinate patrol schedules and deployment strategies, and oversee training and specialized units such as the Mounted Command and Motorcycle Units. Additionally, they engage with the community, collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, and develop crime prevention and enforcement strategies. The commanding officer works closely with department leadership to achieve organizational goals and objectives, and manages the following units:

Commanding Officer
Major Roger Aspinall
raspinall@providenceri.gov

DESK SGT.
PRISONER TRANSPORT
VEHICLE RECOVERY
FIELD TRAINING
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING SECURITY
DETAIL OFFICE
DISTRICT COMMANDERS
MOUNTED COMMAND
HOUSING UNIT
TRAFFIC BUREAU
MOTORCYCLE UNIT

Investigative Division

The Investigative Division is responsible for the major non-patrol related investigations and police work not covered by the Uniform Division and is also commanded by a Major in the department. The Investigative Division is made up of four major bureaus and several smaller units that target specific issues within the City. The following is a breakdown of the Investigative division structure and unit organization:

Commanding Officer
Major David A. Lapatin
dlapatin@providenceri.g ov

NARCOTICS
RISP/HIDTA LIASON
INTELLIGENCE & ORGANIZED CRIME
DETECTIVES
FINANCIAL CRIMES
ROBBERY SQUAD
LICENSING
FBI JTTF TASK FORCE
RISP FUGITIVE TASK FORCE
S.V.U.
B.C.I.
Y.S.B. / SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS

Office of Professional Responsibility

The Office of Professional Responsibility (Internal Affairs) is commanded by a Major in the department. Internal Affairs is responsible for overseeing administrative investigations within the department and investigating civilian complaints against the department and its officers. On occasion, major investigations within the department may be outsourced to the Rhode Island State Police or other outside agencies.

Commanding Officer
Major Henry Remolina
hremolina@providenceri.gov