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The Training Division continued to

ensure that Cranston police officers

were well-trained, certified and/or re-

certified in a variety of topics as well as

coordinated and participated in

multiple community events.

Departmental In-service Trainings

Each topic had the most current and

up-to-date information at the time of its

offering, which allowed the Cranston

Police Department to provide some of

the most comprehensive training in the region. The course topics included:

• Domestic Violence • Use of Force
• Sexual Assault
• Implicit Bias o Control tactics including
• Mental Health First Aid multiple officer options.
• LEADS (de-escalation program) o Taser
• Narcan o OC
• SFST/Breathalyzer o Baton
• Firearms- pistol & rifle o Handcuffing techniques
• Autism awareness o Legal decisions
• Officer Wellness o Policy review emphasizing
officer responsibilities especially
the duty to intervene

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