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CONCLUSION

The Cranston Police Department Detective Division had a very successful year
and was able to deliver the prompt and through investigative service we are
known for. The Division constantly searches for improvements as work of law
enforcement is ever changing; and the Detectives assigned to the investigative
function of this Department continue to evolve their work product to meet the
challenges ahead. Their hard work, commitment, and skills do not go unnoticed
by the community they serve; and the City of Cranston can be proud of their
continued exemplary service.

Inspectional Services Division

The Inspectional Services Division (ISD) is composed of the Inspectional
Services, Accreditation Unit, Training Unit, Records Unit, National Incident-Based
Reporting System (NIBRS) / Transcription Unit, Finance Clerk, Detail Clerk, and
Switchboard Operator.

INSPECTIONAL SERVICES / ACCREDITATION UNIT

The Inspectional Services Division is responsible for managing the state (RIPAC)
and national accreditation (CALEA) programs and maintaining its good standing;
the operations of the police department’s facility; maintaining the departments
policy database; conducting background checks for firearms purchases and
processing concealed carried weapons (CCW) permits (86 in CY2019). The
inspections process is an essential mechanism for evaluating the quality of the
agency’s operations; ensuring that the agency’s goals and objectives are being
pursued; identifying the need for additional resources and efficiency; and
ensuring that control is maintained throughout the agency. Inspections include
the evaluation of facilities, vehicles, equipment, records, personnel, procedures,
and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the organization.

The Inspectional Services Division Commander is primarily tasked with
processing Injured on Duty (IOD) claims, administrative oversight and approval
of purchase orders (PO) (323 in CY 2019), policy revisions (28 in CY2019),
mangement of the accreditation process, as well as the activities of the personnel
assigned to the various units under his command. ISD also implemented two (2)
new policies during CY 2019 including one addressing “Extreme Risk Protection
Orders” protocols. The second was an “Encounters With The Deaf and Hard of
Hearing” policy after a considerable amount of time was spent researching and
acquiring new technology (Video Remote Interpreting, and CapTel phones) to

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