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▪ East Providence Police Department
▪ Johnston Police Department
▪ Smithfield Police Department
▪ T.F. Greene Airport Police Department
▪ RI Department of Corrections
▪ CPD Retiree Qualifications

The partnerships formed by hosting and assisting with outside training have provided

the Cranston Police Department with the opportunity to develop solid relationships

among agencies. These relationships allow for the exchange of information and

training ideas that can assist our officers in better serving the City's residents.

Equipment

The Training Division ordered, maintained, and provided police equipment for the

entire agency throughout the year. The equipment included everything from leather

gear to badges and weapons. Regarding the agency’s Glock service weapons, the

certified armorers within the Training Division provided full-service cleaning to all

members who requested it. Most of the officers took advantage of this service.

Training staff members researched, tested, and evaluated several new items to identify

usable and cost-effective equipment advancements in law enforcement before any

financial commitment.

Due to the timing of ballistic vest expirations, approximately half of the department

needed to be replaced. After conducting lengthy research into multiple products,

Angel Armor was chosen with its proprietary design and increased ballistics. The

Training Division coordinated the measurements and ordering of these vests. After

receiving the shipments at Training, officers tried on the new ballistic vest to ensure

proper fit with any concerns or issues resolved by the Angel Armor representative who

was on site.

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