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accidents. The airbags were deployed, and the vehicles were supported by the Bosch
CDR Tool.
Traffic enforcement programs
RIDOT Blue Riptide
Once again, the Cranston Police Department participated in the federally funded “Blue
Riptide” program. This program is divided into several enforcement areas, including
Speed, DUI, Distracted Driving, Pedestrian Safety, and Passenger Safety (Click it or
Ticket).
To participate in “Blue Riptide,” the Cranston Police Department Traffic Unit Sergeant
must apply for grant monies yearly to cover the costs of details performed throughout
the year. Details are assigned through the Traffic Unit monthly according to specific
program guidelines. The breakdown and year to year comparison for the program’s
different areas of enforcement are as follows:
Operation Blue Rip Tide DWI Enforcement
DWI Other
Total number of
details Arrest Arrest Warnings Contacts
2016 97 29 6 109 549
2017 42 12 15 73 279
2018 35 17 7 34 201
2019 41 19 3 62 172
2020 42 10 13 59 192
2021 44 22 9 63 194
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Cranston Police Department Year in Review 2021
