Welcome to the website of the
North Providence Police Department
It is our hope that you will find information on this site that is useful and that it answers any questions you may have.
Recent Events
We have recently put several Dodge Charger police package vehicles into service. If you haven't already, you will soon see these cars on the streets of North Providence. There was a recent story in the North Providence Observer and another in the Providence Journal about the new cruisers.
About North Providence
North Providence is centrally located in the Providence metropolitan area, and borders the Cities of Providence and Pawtucket, as well as the towns of Lincoln, Smithfield and Johnston. Major highways provide easy access to North Providence from any point in the state and connects the town to Woonsocket on the north and to Providence in the south. One of the main thoroughfares, Mineral Spring Avenue, offers a myriad of goods and services.
North Providence has experienced a significant rate of residential growth. Over two-thirds of the town's residential civilian labor force are employed in various occupations in other areas throughout the state. The current population is about 33,500 people living in 5.9 square miles. North Providence offers all of the conveniences of city living in a suburban atmosphere. Visit the RI Department of Economic Development for information about the recent revamping of the village of Centerdale.
In the year 2007, members of the Police Department responded to 29,381 calls for service (an increase of 800 from the previous year) , and made a total of 1,581 arrests. The Patrol and Traffic Division investigated 1,229 motor vehicle accidents.
The Town has followed the national trend of steep drops in the crime rate. The most current crime data is below:
| Year | Murder | Rape | Robbery | Agg.Assault | Burglary | Larceny | MV Theft | Rate |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 23 | 139 | 371 | 91 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 99 | 384 | 80 | 2045 |
2004 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 38 | 136 | 364 | 59 | 1901 |
2003 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 48 | 109 | 383 | 61 | 1894 |
2002 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 44 | 100 | 415 | 78 | 2046 |
2001 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 32 | 139 | 419 | 89 | 2160 |
2000 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 44 | 112 | 310 | 93 | 1774 |
1999 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 26 | 132 | 305 | 67 | 1708 |
1998 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 35 | 126 | 321 | 63 | 1745 |
1997 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 23 | 125 | 309 | 86 | 1745 |
1996 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 39 | 165 | 425 | 85 | 2312 |
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Mission Statement
The members of the North Providence Police Department are dedicated and committed to providing the highest quality police services to our citizens. We are dedicated to the concept of personal excellence at the highest level, uncompromising integrity, continuous improvement in order to enhance public safety, protection of life and property, and the reduction of crime and the perceptions of crime. We will fulfill this mission by developing a partnership with the community in a manner that inspires confidence and trust. We acknowledge a community commitment to resolve issues and improve the quality of life for all residents.
Members of the North Providence Police Department take pride in our professional accomplishments and abilities. We are individually accountable for the reflection of the following core values in both our professional and personal lives:
• Respect for human life;
• Treating all people with the highest regard and respect;
• Honesty and integrity through ethical behavior;
• Professionalism and excellence demonstrated in all areas of duty;
• Cooperation with all agencies of Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement and government;
• Strengthen partnerships with the community.
Every citizen contact is an opportunity to demonstrate the mission and the values of the North Providence Police Department.
