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The Prosecution Unit is currently staffed by three

detectives who hold the title of Inspector and are

responsible for all adult and juvenile prosecution

duties. The Unit is under the direct supervision of

Detective Lieutenant Stephen Brooks. The

inspectors are supported by two full time civilian

administrative assistants: Ms. Sandra Stickel and Ms. Sylvia DuPerry.

Members of this unit are tasked with preparing all adult arrests for prosecution in

both the District and Superior Courts, as well as all juvenile prosecutions in Family

Court. The necessary paperwork resulting from an arrest made by the patrol division,

which must be submitted to the Attorney General and/or the City Solicitor’s Office for

prosecution, is prepared and presented by the Prosecution Unit.

Inspectors assigned to the Prosecution Unit handle all arraignments in District Court

(for misdemeanors and felonies) and work closely with the Assistant Attorneys General

on felony cases which are reassigned to the Superior Court after initial arraignment in

District Court. They also assist in Superior Court violation hearings when requested.

Prosecution Inspectors handle all juvenile matters in the Family Court and also assist

in adult court when needed.

Civilian clerks prepare all misdemeanor arrest packets for the City Solicitor’s Office,

and all felony arrest packages for patrol, with the assistance of the inspectors when

they are not at court.

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Cranston Police Department Year in Review 2020