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Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island State Police Rules and Regulations for Sworn Members › Section 270-RICR-10-00-1.7 - Alcohol and Other Intoxicants

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Use of Alcohol
				 on Duty or in Uniform
Members shall not consume intoxicating beverages while on
					 duty or while wearing any part of the uniform, unless required to do so while
					 conducting an investigation under the specific authorization of their
					 commanding officer. Members shall not appear for work, nor be on duty while
					 under the influence of intoxicants to any degree. Members shall not consume any
					 alcoholic beverage during the four (4) hours prior to the start of their
					 regular tour of duty.
B.
				 Abuse of Alcohol Off-Duty
Off-duty members shall refrain from consuming intoxicants
					 to the extent that said consumption may contribute to conduct unbecoming as
					 described in these Rules or render them unfit to report for duty if ordered
					 back in an emergency.
C.
				 Alcoholic Beverages in Division Facilities
Members shall not possess, use, or store alcoholic
					 beverages in any Division facility or vehicle, unless held as part of official
					 police investigations.
D.
				 Use of Authorized Prescription Medication
Members directed by competent medical authority to use a
					 prescription drug while on-duty shall notify their superior officer if the
					 medication prescribed indicates any side effects that could affect the ability
					 of the member to perform their duties. Duty limitations resulting from the use
					 of any prescription medication shall be noted. Superior officers shall
					 determine whether the member is able to perform regular duties, be reassigned
					 to other duty, or placed on sick leave.
E. Suspected Intoxication
1. If a superior officer has reasonable
				 suspicion to believe a member is under the influence of an intoxicating
				 beverage and/or drugs while on duty, the member shall be immediately required
				 to submit to tests to determine intoxication.
2. Reasonable suspicion must be supported by
				 specific facts which may include, but are not limited to the officer's
				 appearance, speech, behavior or odors; reports and observations of the
				 officer's alcohol or drug related activities; unexplained changes in behavior
				 or work performance; observed impairment in ability to perform
				 duties.
3. Any refusal to submit to
				 testing shall be considered a positive result.
4. Alcohol breath testing shall be performed
				 in accordance with Rhode Island Department of Health protocols, by certified
				 collection personnel.
5. If a blood
				 sample is required, a supervisor will take the member to a medical facility for
				 extraction of the sample. The time lapse between the initial report of the
				 member's condition and the intoxication tests shall be accurately recorded. Any
				 person required to submit a blood sample shall be afforded the opportunity, at
				 his/her own cost, to have an additional blood chemical test.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island State Police Rules and Regulations for Sworn Members › Section 270-RICR-10-00-1.8 - Miscellaneous

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Eligibility for Reenlistment
1. Physical Exam - Members are required to
				 have a physical examination by the Division Physician every three (3) years.
				 The purpose of the exam is used to examine overall health and identify
				 potential medical concerns.
2.
				 Background Check - Members are required to undergo a background check as
				 outlined in General Order 52H, § C, 2.
3. Oath of Office - Members are required to
				 take the Oath of Office every three (3) years.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Division of Sheriffs Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-10-00-2) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-2.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
The purpose of this regulation is to provide a guide for Division of Sheriffs employees in order to ensure a clear understanding of their conduct required as employees of the Division of Sheriffs within the Department of Public Safety.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Division of Sheriffs Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-10-00-2) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-2.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
These regulations are authorized pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§
										42-7.3-9 and  42-7.3-6.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Division of Sheriffs Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-10-00-2) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-2.3 - Foreword

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All Division members are reminded that no set of rules or regulations can be established that will cover every aspect of security work that may arise. Many problems are resolved based on a member's training and common sense. All members have the responsibility to learn the rules and regulations in this manual and are expected to know and assume the duties and obligations set forth herein.
B. All members must uphold and abide by the laws of the United States and the State of Rhode Island, and all local ordinances. All members must follow R.I. Gen. Laws §
										36-14-5, the Code of Ethics for Rhode Island State Employees, and all Rhode Island Department of Public Safety policies, rules, objectives, and orders. Members are expected to carry out all lawful directives issued by superiors and supervisors.
C. All members are to act at all times in conformity with R.I. Gen. Laws §
										36-14-1, which states, "It is the policy of the State of Rhode Island that public officials and employees must adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct, respect the public trust and the rights of all persons, be open, accountable, responsive, avoid the appearance of impropriety, and not use their position for private gain or advantage."
D. Failure to comply with any rule or regulation in this manual, any subsequent policy or procedure, or any conduct that is detrimental to this Division, may result in disciplinary action.
E. Serving as a guide, the regulations herein contained should provide all sworn and civilian, union and non-union, line, supervisory, and managerial employees with a clear understanding of the conduct required of them as employees of the Division of Sheriffs within the Department of Public Safety.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Division of Sheriffs Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-10-00-2) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-2.4 - Leadership

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Mission Statement
1. It is the mission of the Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs to provide the highest level of services to the Rhode Island Judiciary and Rhode Island Criminal Justice System while maintaining the greatest degree of integrity, impartiality, and confidentiality; to treat all individuals with the utmost respect, dignity, and fairness; to work with the Department of Corrections and all law enforcement agencies in a spirit of cooperation; to protect and provide security for all who enter the Rhode Island Courts while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and decorum.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Division of Sheriffs Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-10-00-2) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-2.5 - Conduct and Courtesy

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Obedience to Law
1. Members of the Division of Sheriffs shall obey the laws of the United States and the State of Rhode Island, ordinances of local jurisdictions, and court orders. If it is proven that a member has violated this rule of conduct, the fact that no criminal prosecution was instituted against the member shall not bar internal disciplinary action. A conviction of the violation of any law shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this rule of conduct.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Division of Sheriffs Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-10-00-2) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-2.6 - Miscellaneous

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Telephone Requirements
1. Members shall immediately notify their immediate supervisor of any change in telephone number.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 4 - Rhode Island Capitol Police Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-10-00-4) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-4.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
The purpose of this regulation is to provide a guide for Capitol Police employees in order to ensure a clear understanding of their conduct required as employees of the Capitol Police within the Department of Public Safety.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 4 - Rhode Island Capitol Police Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-10-00-4) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-4.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
These regulations are authorized pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§
										42-7.3-9 and  42-7.3-6.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 4 - Rhode Island Capitol Police Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-10-00-4) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-4.3 - Foreword

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All Rhode Island Capitol Police Officers are reminded that no set of rules or regulations can be established that will cover every aspect of police work that may arise. Many problems are resolved based on an officer's training and common sense. All members have the responsibility to learn the policies and procedures in this manual and are expected to know and assume the duties and obligations set forth herein.
B. Failure to comply with any rule or regulation in this manual, any subsequent policy or procedure, or any conduct that is detrimental to this police department, may result in disciplinary action.
C. It is essential that all officers remember that in the execution of their duties, they act not for themselves but for the public. In the use of police power, duty, or function, a fair and impartial enforcement of the law should always be the activating motive.
D. Serving as a guide, the regulations herein contained should crystallize the impression that good police officer must be a public servant, a professional, and an expert in law enforcement.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 4 - Rhode Island Capitol Police Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-10-00-4) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-4.4 - Leadership

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Organizational Mission
1. The organizational mission of the Rhode Island Capitol Police is distributed among its officers.
2. The primary duties of the Rhode Island Capitol Police are to provide basic protection for life and property, enforce all laws and ordinances, maintain order at demonstrations and public events, prevent and repress crime, detect violations of the law, and apprehend violators at the Rhode Island State Capitol and annexes, properties contained therein, and the other state buildings, grounds and premises where they maintain security responsibilities.
3. While the Rhode Island Capitol Police is a civilian police force, proficiency in operation demands that its form and organization be quasi-military. It must have a chain of command properly suited to its own unique demands and for the proper execution of its mission.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 4 - Rhode Island Capitol Police Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-10-00-4) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-4.5 - Conduct and Courtesy

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Obedience to Law
1. Members of the Capitol Police shall obey the laws of the United States and the State of Rhode Island, ordinances of local jurisdictions, and court orders. If it is proven that a member has violated this rule of conduct, the fact that no criminal prosecution was instituted against the member shall not bar internal disciplinary action. A conviction of the violation of any law shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this rule of conduct.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 4 - Rhode Island Capitol Police Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-10-00-4) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-4.6 - Miscellaneous

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Telephone Requirements
1. All members of the Capitol Police shall maintain a cellular telephone.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 5 - Public Safety Grants Administration Office Policies and Procedures (270-RICR-10-00-5) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-5.1 - Placement in State Government

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Public Safety Grant Administration Office (PSGAO), formerly the Rhode Island Justice Commission (RIJC) is an agency within the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety that is responsible for planning, coordination, data collection/statistical analysis, and grant administration and distribution for the adult and juvenile criminal justice systems.
B. The Public Safety Grant Administration Office develops comprehensive planning, coordination, and programming for the purpose of improving the state criminal justice system's overall response to crime issues. The PSGAO pursues a variety of activities authorized by state and executive designation. The support of these efforts is primarily facilitated through the administration of federal grants, which are applied for and subsequently awarded to the PSGAO on behalf of the State of Rhode Island.
C. Mission Statement - To facilitate interagency cooperation and collaboration throughout the Rhode Island criminal justice system by way of strategic planning, program coordination, data collection and statistical analysis while providing fair, efficient and accountable grant administration so as to improve the system's response to crime and victimization and enhance public safety.
D. Agency Objectives
1. Coordinate and implement a statewide integrated computerized Criminal Justice Information System, called the Justice Link Public Safety Network;
2. Continue comprehensive/specialized planning and technical assistance efforts in support of the criminal and juvenile justice systems present and future;
3. Ensure that projects receiving funding utilize their funds consistent with federal and state grant administration regulations;
4. Initiate and support programs designed to impact crime and/or improve the criminal and juvenile justice system;
5. Continue to produce studies/reports describing the status of particular crime problems;
6. Perform detailed monitoring, evaluation and analysis.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 5 - Public Safety Grants Administration Office Policies and Procedures (270-RICR-10-00-5) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-5.2 - Statutory Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Public Safety Grant Administration Office derives its authority from R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-26-1, "The Rhode Island Justice Commission Act".
B. Duties and Functions
1. The PSGAO develops comprehensive planning, coordination, and programming for the purpose of improving the state criminal justice system's overall response to crime issues. The PSGAO pursues a variety of activities authorized by state and executive designation, including the following:
a. Serve as the state planning agency for administration of federal criminal justice related grant programs;
b. Establish goals, priorities and standards for the reduction of crime and the improvement of the administration of justice in the state;
c. Apply for, contract for, receive, and expend for its purposes any appropriations or grants from the state, its political subdivisions, the federal government, or any other source public or private, in accordance with the appropriations process;
d. Collect data from any state, local or non-profit entity which receives state or federal funding whose information is necessary to the PSGAO to carry out its functions;
e. Disseminate to state agencies, units of local government, public or private agencies, and others, information such as criminal justice program advancements; research results, training events, and availability of funds.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 5 - Public Safety Grants Administration Office Policies and Procedures (270-RICR-10-00-5) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-5.3 - Procurement Procedures

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Competition
1. The PSGAO will operate an effective procurement system by obtaining goods and services within a competitive environment whenever possible.
2. Awards shall be made to the most responsive and responsible subgrantee, taking into consideration the reliability of the subgrantee, their conformity with the specifications and the best interests of the state.
3. The PSGAO shall be responsible for verbatim compliance with purchasing legislation enacted by the General Assembly and with all related policies, rules, regulations, procedures and codes promulgated by the Chief Purchasing Officer and shall be held accountable for violations of the spirit, intent and letter of these governing requirements.
4. All employees of the PSGAO shall be responsible for carrying out their designated functions with care, integrity and a sense of responsibility to the taxpayers of Rhode Island for providing public services in the most cost-effective manner possible.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 5 - Public Safety Grants Administration Office Policies and Procedures (270-RICR-10-00-5) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-5.4 - Grant Administration

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The PSGAO administers federal grants that are applied for and subsequently awarded to the PSGAO on behalf of the State of Rhode Island. In addition to the federal grants, the PSGAO administers one state grant program, the Rhode Island Neighborhood Crime Prevention Act, conditional upon availability of funds.
B. Administrative Responsibilities - PSGAO Grant Administrator
1. Each of the federal/state grant programs that the agency oversees require many administrative activities that include (but are not limited to):
a. liaise with and staff the appropriate advisory committee(s);
b. develop and submit a program plan and application;
c. develop an RFP (request for proposals) and subgrant application; review submitted applications;
d. present advisory committee recommendations to the Policy Board;
e. create subrecipient databases in MS Access; craft grant awards and distribute to subrecipients;
f. create and maintain subgrant files;
g. liaise with fiscal administrator to process subgrant payments;
h. monitor and evaluate programs/projects via both desk audits and on-site visits;
i. prepare program progress reports; in accordance with requirements, as set forth in the Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide.
j. provide administrative support/technical assistance to subrecipients;
k. perform grant closeout and audit procedures; and
l. other requirements unique to the various programs.
m. create a Grant Binder for each new federal award.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 5 - Public Safety Grants Administration Office Policies and Procedures (270-RICR-10-00-5) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-5.5 - General Responsibilities

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Files
1. Computer
a. All grant documents are to be filed on the G-shared network drive. Copies may be retained on individual administrators' hard drives.
b. There should be one main folder for each grant program, i.e. Byrne, JJDP, VOCA, VAWA, etc. Within that main folder, there should be sub folders with each grant year. All documents pertaining to that particular grant year are to be filed within. There may be any number of sub folders that the grant administrator deems necessary to accurately file documents. For example, a typical Byrne grant year folder contains the following sub folders: awards, cooperative agreements, plan, letters, conference, and minutes.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 10 - Internal Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 5 - Public Safety Grants Administration Office Policies and Procedures (270-RICR-10-00-5) › Section 270-RICR-10-00-5.6 - Fiscal Administration

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Central Business Office of the Department of Public Safety conducts the fiscal administrative responsibilities for the RI Public Safety Grant Administration Office. The Fiscal Administrator's responsibilities include:
1. Filing quarterly electronic financial reports to the Office of the Comptroller at the US Department of Justice for all federal grants administered by the PSGAO;
2. Creating and maintaining grant files for all sub recipients for all grant programs administered by the PSGAO;
3. Process all grant payments properly submitted by the PSGAO Grant Administrators;
4. Provide Grant Administrators with periodic updates as to cumulative grant payments and grant balances for all sub recipient agencies;
5. Research state system for status of payments per the request of the Grant Administrators;
6. Provide assistance in the preparation of purchase orders;
7. Liaise with the department of purchasing on behalf of the agency;
8. Develop and maintain the PSGAO's administrative budget considering both state and federal funding;
9. Testify on behalf of the PSGAO at requisite budget hearings;
10. Provide technical assistance to PSGAO Grant Administrators and sub recipient agencies;
11. Advise the necessity to, and perform site visits to, and/or desk audits of sub recipient agencies for purposes of monitoring compliance to the grant's fiscal requirement.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 20 - E 9-1-1 Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island E 9-1-1 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 270-RICR-20-00-1.1 - Preamble

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The RI E 9-1-1 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division, Department of Public Safety, State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations ("RI E 9-1-1") is authorized to adopt rules and regulations pertaining to the quality of service, performance of service, and technological compliance of telephone common carriers, wireless telephone carriers and other telecommunication services providers as they relate to the providing of RI E 9-1-1 services to the general public (R.I. Gen. Laws §§
										39-21-11,  39-21.1-5, and  39-21.1-10). Such rules and regulations are promulgated in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 35-42.
B. Telephone common carriers operating under the authority of the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission ("PUC") are required to obtain a certificate of compliance with RI E 9-1-1 's rules and regulations prior to the grant by the PUC of any license, permit, power, or authority to operate or the approval of any tariff, rate, or similar compensation measure by the PUC.
C. RI E 9-1-1 's Rules and Regulations, to the extent they are pertinent, apply to wireless telephone carriers, which are included within the definition of "telecommunication services provider," as that term is used in R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 39-21 and 39-21.1 and in these Rules and Regulations.
D. The within Rules and Regulations pertain to surcharge revenue, database management, network requirements and testing, local number portability, and cost recovery.
E. Definitions of particular acronyms or terms, as those acronyms or terms are used in these Rules and Regulations, are contained in the Appendix to these Rules and Regulations, which is made a part of this promulgation.
F. These Rules and Regulations shall take effect February 28, 2011.
G. Adopted this 8th day of February, 2011, these Rules and Regulations, consisting of thirty-eight (38) pages, commencing with the Preamble, by the Rhode Island Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division, Department of Public Safety, State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 20 - E 9-1-1 Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island E 9-1-1 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 270-RICR-20-00-1.3 - Database Management

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Municipality/State Titles and Responsibilities:
1. Municipal Coordinator/ MSAG Liaison and GIS Liaison - Each municipality shall designate an individual to serve as its municipal coordinator, MSAG liaison and GIS liaison for all issues involving the development and maintenance of address information for the RI E 9-1-1 ALI, MSAG, GIS, and selective routing (transfer) databases. The municipal coordinator may assign an individual to handle all issues involving the development and maintenance of address information for RI E 9-1-1 ALI, MSAG, GIS, and selective routing (transfer) databases and the municipal MSAG. If the municipality has not assigned a person designated as its municipal coordinator, MSAG liaison and GIS liaison, the chief elected official (holding the highest elected office) becomes the municipal coordinator, MSAG liaison and GIS liaison by default. If there is any change in the municipal coordinator, MSAG liaison and GIS liaison, it is the responsibility of each municipality to notify the State of Rhode Island Enhanced 9-1-1 Uniform Emergency System of the change by the close of the following business day. The municipal coordinator, MSAG liaison and GIS liaison shall inform Rhode Island E 9-1-1 of any GIS updates, changes or deletions as they become known to the municipal coordinator.
2. State of Rhode Island Database Manager - This person is responsible for the coordination of all ALI, GIS, MSAG, and similar data between the PSAP(s), Service Provider, telecommunication services providers, and municipalities, and for updates to the RI E 9-1-1 databases.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 20 - E 9-1-1 Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island E 9-1-1 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 270-RICR-20-00-1.5 - Local Number Portability

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Purpose of Local Number Portability
1. Local Number Portability (LNP) was authorized under the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 to facilitate competition in local telephone service markets by permitting a customer of one telecommunication services provider to switch to another telecommunication services provider while retaining the same telephone number. This "portability" feature has public safety implications for RI E 9-1-1, and is the reason for Rules and Regulations concerning it.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 20 - E 9-1-1 Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island E 9-1-1 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 270-RICR-20-00-1.6 - Cost Recovery

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Cost Recovery
1. In the case of telephone common carriers providing service in Rhode Island, the cost of providing 9-1-1 services is governed by R.I. Gen. Laws §
											39-21-12. In the case of wireless telephone carriers, 9-1-1 service is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission pursuant to statutes of the United States of America, with the costs of such service recoverable in accordance with state and federal laws and rules and regulations. In accordance with the FCC determination in re: King County (Washington), CC Docket Number 94-102, and in the absence of an agreement to the contrary, wireless telephone carriers operating within Rhode Island are required to provide 9-1-1 services up to the input of the RI E 9-1-1 selective router(s) at no charge to RI E 9-1-1.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 20 - E 9-1-1 Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island E 9-1-1 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 270-RICR-20-00-1.8 - Severability

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Should any portion of these Rules and Regulations be held to be invalid under any state or federal law or Constitution of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations or of the United States of America, the remaining portions of such Rules and Regulations shall remain in full force and effect.
B. Effective Date - These Rules and Regulations shall take effect on February 28, 2011.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 30 - Academy Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-30-00-2) › Section 270-RICR-30-00-2.1 - Foreword

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy was established in 1969 to train and certify all municipal police officers, except those for the city of Providence. Additionally, the Academy was given the responsibility of training police officers from several state agencies that have law enforcement powers.
B. The first two basic training classes were conducted in Foster, Rhode Island in 1970 under the supervision of the Rhode Island State Police. In 1971 the Academy moved its training operations to the Armory in Warwick and began to train all basic police recruit classes on its own. In August 1981, after moving several more times over the next decade, the Academy moved to the Community College of Rhode Island, Flanagan Campus in Lincoln, Rhode Island where it is currently located. Today the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy is an agency within the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety. The Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training, with the approval of the Director of Public Safety, establishes the courses of training, and sets rules and regulations relative to the education, physical standards, and personal character of candidates and trainees.
C. Once a recruit graduates from the Academy and begins their profession as a police officer, the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy also offers continuing education courses and other courses specializing in police operations.
D. The current Director of the Department of Public Safety, Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police, hereby enacts this document as the official Rules and Regulations of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy.
E. All staff and recruits at the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy have the responsibility to learn the policies and procedures of this manual and are expected to know and assume the duties and obligations set forth herein. Failure to comply with any rule or regulation in this manual, or any conduct that is detrimental to the Academy, may result in disciplinary action or dismissal/removal from the Academy.
F. The Director of Public Safety, who is appointed by the Governor and serves at the Governor's pleasure, has authority to interpret the Rules and Regulations of the Rhode Island Municipal Training Academy.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 30 - Academy Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-30-00-2) › Section 270-RICR-30-00-2.2 - Leadership

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Organizational Mission
1. The organizational mission of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy is distributed among the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, the Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training, the Executive Director the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy, Academy Instructors and Staff, and Academy Recruits.
2. In order to effectively carry out the mission of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy, it is essential that a philosophy for the delivery of law enforcement training programs and services be established. Most importantly, everyone involved in the program delivery system must understand and carry out the roles and responsibilities assigned to them. Everyone must support the following mission of the Academy:
a. To continually strive to provide the very best programs and service in support of Rhode Island's municipal law enforcement community in a timely, cost effective and safe manner within the allotted resources.
b. To continually bring to the forefront new programs to prepare the members of the Rhode Island municipal law enforcement community for the ever-changing roles and responsibilities that they must assume to protect the lives, property, and environment of their communities.
c. To develop and maintain an effective management team for the administration of the training and education delivery system.
d. To continually promote the professionalism and credibility of the Academy, and to provide an objective role on issues that may impact the delivery of emergency services in Rhode Island.
e. To strive to offer all programs and services on a fair and equitable basis statewide.
f. To promote and maintain a good working relationship with the various training organizations and academies throughout the region as well as government officials and agencies.
g. To recognize that each member of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy brings talent, skill and dedication to their duties and responsibilities. The Academy recognizes its obligation to provide each member opportunities to share their talents and skills, and to grow intellectually and professionally. The Academy encourages each staff member to be highly visible and easily accessible.
h. To implement or modify policies and procedures, as appropriate, to achieve the mission of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 30 - Academy Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-30-00-2) › Section 270-RICR-30-00-2.3 - Recruit Training

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy Staff
1. The staff of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy that falls under the Executive Director is made up of the following positions: Assistant Director of Operations, Basic Training Coordinator, Law Enforcement Highway Safety Coordinator, Administrative Assistant to the Director, and Adjunct Instructors.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 30 - Academy Operations › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy Rules and Regulations (270-RICR-30-00-2) › Section 270-RICR-30-00-2.4 - Recruit Conduct

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Obedience to Rules and Regulations
1. Academy Recruits shall obey the Rules and Regulations of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy and any amendment or additions thereto. A violation of these Rules and Regulations, or of any Academy policy, may be sufficient cause for disciplinary action. Ignorance of these Rules and Regulations shall not be considered a justification for any such violation.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 40 - Public Records › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island Department of Public Safety Access to Public Records Regulation (270-RICR-40-00-1) › Section 270-RICR-40-00-1.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
A. To establish regulations to implement R.I. Gen. Laws §
										38-2-1, et seq. relating to access to public records maintained by the Department of Public Safety and its agencies, and to comply with R.I. Gen. Laws §§
										42-35-2(a)  and  42-7.3-9.
B. To provide the public and the Department of Public Safety personnel with regulations that set forth the rules and procedures applicable to access public records maintained by the Department.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 40 - Public Records › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island Department of Public Safety Access to Public Records Regulation (270-RICR-40-00-1) › Section 270-RICR-40-00-1.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
These regulations are promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §
										38-2-1, et seq., R.I. Gen. Laws §§
										42-35-2(a),  42-7.3-6 and  42-7.3-9.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 40 - Public Records › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island Department of Public Safety Access to Public Records Regulation (270-RICR-40-00-1) › Section 270-RICR-40-00-1.3 - Policy

Current through June 14, 2024
The Department of Public Safety recognizes both the public's right to access public records and the individual's right to dignity and privacy. It is the Department of Public Safety's policy to facilitate public access to all records that may be disclosed in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §
										38-2-1, et seq. It is also the policy of the Department of Public Safety to make all public records in the Department's possession available for public inspection and copying consistent with applicable state or federal law, unless otherwise prohibited by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 40 - Public Records › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island Department of Public Safety Access to Public Records Regulation (270-RICR-40-00-1) › Section 270-RICR-40-00-1.4 - Scope

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Department of Public Safety is responsible for the management and administration of the services provided by various divisions and agencies with the Executive Branch of state government, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-7.3-3. The divisions and agencies include the Rhode Island State Police, Rhode Island Capitol Police, Division of the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal, E 9-1-1 Uniform Emergency Telephone System, Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Agency, Public Safety Grant Administration Office and Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs.
B. Members of the public may access public records maintained by the Department of Public Safety through the Access to Public Records Act, R.I. Gen. Laws §
										38-2-1 et seq., by making a request consistent with the Department of Public Safety's access to public records guidelines.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 40 - Public Records › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island Department of Public Safety Access to Public Records Regulation (270-RICR-40-00-1) › Section 270-RICR-40-00-1.5 - Procedure for Requesting Public Records

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Department of Public Safety adheres to the Access to Public Records Act, R.I. Gen. Laws §
										38-2-1 et seq., and has instituted the following procedures for members of the public to obtain public records.
1. A written request is not required for records available pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act or other documents prepared for or readily available to the public.
2. Members of the public can submit a written request for public records from the Department of Public Safety by contacting the Department of Public Safety Office of Legal Counsel, which is the Department's designated public records unit.
3. Written requests to inspect or copy public records should describe the records being sought. Records request forms are available on the Department's website,
www.dps.ri.gov
, at Rhode Island State Police Headquarters and Public Safety Complex, at all Rhode Island State Police barracks, and at all Department of Public Safety agencies.
4. Written requests may be mailed, hand-delivered, e-mailed, or sent via facsimile. Requests by mail should be sent to Department of Public Safety, Office of Legal Counsel, 311 Danielson Pike, North Scituate, RI 02857. Hand-delivered requests may be delivered to Rhode Island State Police barracks at all times they are open.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 40 - Public Records › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island Department of Public Safety Access to Public Records Regulation (270-RICR-40-00-1) › Section 270-RICR-40-00-1.6 - Guidelines

Current through June 14, 2024
A. In order to ensure the Department is able to respond to the request as efficiently as possible, the request should identify the documents or information being requested with as much specificity as possible. If the description of records being requested is not sufficient to allow the Department to identify and locate the requested records, the Department will notify the person requesting such records that additional information is needed in order to properly respond to the request.
B. Statewide Uniform Crash Reports for Motor Vehicle Accidents can be purchased for a fee, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-28-37, either on-line from a website or by mail through the Rhode Island State Police Accident Bureau, 311 Danielson Pike, North Scituate, RI 02857.
1. Requests for Statewide Uniform Crash Reports that have not been placed on the above-mentioned website for the public shall be reviewed by Legal Counsel to determine whether the investigation is on-going and whether criminal charges are pending. Non-public information will be redacted prior to release.
a. Statewide Uniform Crash Reports shall be provided to individuals involved in the accident or their legal representation regardless of the status of the investigation, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §
												42-28-37.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 40 - Public Records › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island Department of Public Safety Access to Public Records Regulation (270-RICR-40-00-1) › Section 270-RICR-40-00-1.7 - Hours and Supervision of Inspections

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Individuals who request to inspect records, as opposed to obtain copies, deemed to be public pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §
										38-2-3, will be advised of when the records will be available for inspection, or an appointment will be made for them to inspect the requested records.
B. The time frame for the Department to respond to requests to inspect public records is the same time frame applicable to responding to requests for copies of public records as set forth in §
										1.6     of this Part.
C. The inspection of public records must be accomplished in a manner which will provide for general supervision by authorized Departmental staff. This is necessary to prevent the misplacement or unauthorized removal of records or any other action that may impair the integrity of the public record.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 40 - Public Records › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island Department of Public Safety Access to Public Records Regulation (270-RICR-40-00-1) › Section 270-RICR-40-00-1.8 - Fees

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The cost for documents that are able to be copied on common business or legal size paper is fifteen cents (15¢) per page. The fee for electronic records or retrieval fees from a storage facility is not more than the reasonable actual cost of those records.
B. There is no fee for the first hour of search and retrieval of documents by the Department. There will be a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per hour for each additional hour spent for search and retrieval. Multiple requests made within a thirty (30) day time period from the same requesting party for records from one of the Department's agencies shall be treated as one request.
C. The Department will provide an estimate of the cost of a request for documents prior to providing copies.
D. If a court or the Department determines the information requested is in the public interest, it may reduce or waive fees for search and retrieval costs.
E. Department personnel will make copies of requested records. The Department does not have a copy machine available for use by the public to make copies.
F. Official publications prepared by the Department in the discharge of their duties to inform the public on matters of public interest will be furnished free of charge when available.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 40 - Public Records › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rhode Island Department of Public Safety Access to Public Records Regulation (270-RICR-40-00-1) › Section 270-RICR-40-00-1.9 - Severability

Current through June 14, 2024
If any provision of this regulation or the application thereof to any individual or circumstances, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the provisions or application of the remaining portions of the regulation which can be given effect. The provisions of these rules and regulations are declared to be severable.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 270 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 50 - Licensing and Oversight › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations Games of Chance (270-RICR-50-00-1) › Section 270-RICR-50-00-1.1 - General Provisions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Scope
1. All games of chance are to be authorized by the Rhode Island State Police. R.I. Gen Laws §
											11-19-30.1 specifically enumerated this requirement of authorization by the Rhode Island State Police as well as other specific requirements controlling Games of Chance. These regulations are adopted by the Rhode Island State Police in accordance with the statute providing for dual control of licensing games of chance by the police department of the cities and towns in which the games are to take place and authorization by the Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police, or his/her designee, of these games of chance.