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Community Policing and Public Relations

In 2021 Sgt. Needham was able to teach the Senior Driving Improvement class (1 x

month) in the community room sponsored by AAA as he did in 2019. The classes were

canceled in 2020 due to the Pandemic.

The Motorcycle Unit of the Traffic Division participated in several public relations

activities throughout the year and a dramatic increase over 2020. It was a goal set

and achieved in 2021 to have the motor unit bring back positive attention to the

department and add credibility to various worthy events as they have done in past

years. Examples are Saint Mary’s Feast Parade, Veterans Day Parade, the Police Unity

Tour, and Wreaths Across America. These were in addition to the numerous funeral

escorts provided for Police, Fire, and Military Personnel.

Traffic enforcement

Selected Enforcement of Schools

At the beginning of the school year, CARE details directed traffic enforcement

patrols, and Traffic Officers focused in and around School zones, increasing

traffic enforcement. This effort was intended to bring attention to children

walking to school and to keep speeds down in and around school zones.

Targeted Enforcement by Traffic Division

After receiving neighborhood complaints, traffic officers, CARE details, and

directed Traffic Enforcement patrols were assigned to specific intersections and

streets adjacent to the high schools to target particular violations. A review of

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Cranston Police Department Year in Review 2021