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result, this Division did not experience any significant personnel shortages and was

able to complete our mission without disruption.

Our investigators continue to work closely with outside agencies during the pandemic

to facilitate our goal of reducing crime. We enjoy an exceptional working relationship

with many other law enforcement agencies. These agencies include other local police

departments, the Rhode Island State Police, and the following federal agencies and

task forces: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF),

United States Marshal Service Sex Offender Task Force (SOLEMN), Internet Crimes

Against Children Task Force (ICAC), RI Human Trafficking Task Force (HSI) and the

Human Trafficking/Child Exploitation Task Force (FBI).

The Cranston Police Department’s Detective Division also boasts a wide array of

equipment and specialized legal and analytical functions needed to investigate and

adjudicate crimes, and to provide the best service possible to the citizens of our city.

The Bureau of Criminal Identification Unit utilizes state-of-the-art technology and

equipment in our enforcement and evidentiary collection efforts. Our Prosecution

Division is responsible for the successful prosecution of all criminal charges brought

by our department and was able to perform admirably during the pandemic with

coordinated and organized effort between the Police Department and the Rhode Island

Judiciary to ensure the justice process was meted out equitably and without delay. We

are assisted administratively by Ms. Patricia Maggs and analytically by Ms. Nicole

Cioffi.

We are very proud of the hard work and efforts that our team of investigators put forth

daily. Our Detectives are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 day a year. It

is this dedication that makes the Division so unique and a special part of the Cranston

Police Department.

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Cranston Police Department Year in Review 2020