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allotment. During the height of the pandemic, the Division adopted a divided schedule

that eliminated cross-contamination among members. As a result, this Division did

not experience any significant personnel shortages and could 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 excellent 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 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 performed admirably during the pandemic with a 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 very proud of the hard work and efforts that our investigators put forth daily.

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

dedication makes the Division unique and a special part of the Cranston Police

Department.

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