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trained in the investigation of crimes involving vehicle and pedestrian
related crimes.

Follow-up for all traffic crashes
• Review, approve, and follow-up for all traffic crashes recorded in the city,
including hit and run crashes.

Traffic enforcement programs
• Grant application and management for all traffic enforcement related grants
including, but not limited to: Blue Riptide Speed, Alcohol, Child-Safety-Seat
Checks, Distracted Driving, Pedestrian Safety, Click-it or Ticket, and the city
funded Cranston Accident Reduction and Enforcement (CARE) program.

Race Data Statistics Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
• On a daily, monthly, quarterly and annual basis, all traffic stops are reviewed
to ensure that the race data associated with the stop has been collected,
analyzed, and reported. The analyses are conducted to identify, address
and correct any anomalies which may be present.

Community policing and public relations
• Assist with the continued development of community policing and public
relations throughout the city and state. Providing educational programs for
the public, related to traffic safety, such as child-safety-seat installation and
AAA Senior Driving Class.

Traffic enforcement
• Directed Enforcement of traffic violations at locations that have been
confirmed as problem areas through traffic data analysis.

Awards

In 2019 the Traffic Unit was recognized two times by American Automobile
Association (AAA) for outstanding performance in traffic safety education and
enforcement.
• The department was awarded the 2019 AAA National Gold Award for
Outstanding Achievement in Traffic Safety and Continuing Efforts to
educate and protect the Citizens of Cranston. This is the fifth consecutive
year the department has been a recipient of this award.
• The Department received the 2019 AAA Pedestrian Safety Commendation
for having no Pedestrian Fatalities in 2018.

www.cranstonpoliceri.gov