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Operation Blue Riptide Distracted Driving Reduction Enforcement
Distracted Number
Total number of Driving of
details Violations Arrest Warnings Contacts
2017 42 143 7 71 412
2018 51 294 5 59 436
2019 71 514 12 83 718
2020 38 272 3 43 383
2021 43 238 5 28 316
2022 56 129 2 63 159
Operation Blue Riptide Child Safety Occupant Protection
In addition to monies provided to perform these details, the state also provided
funding to the Cranston Police Department for the purchase of child safety seats and
other items related to the installation of those seats. The Cranston Police Department
Traffic Unit installs 10-15 car seats, on average, per month, in the form of a free
public service to the citizens of the City of Cranston and surrounding communities.
C.A.R.E.
In addition to the “Blue Riptide” Program, the City of Cranston has its own version of
targeted traffic enforcement with the “C.A.R.E.” Program. C.A.R.E. stands for
Cranston Accident Reduction and Enforcement program. This program, which is
similar to the “Blue Riptide” Speed Enforcement Program, was re-implemented in 2015
to specifically target traffic violations through concentrated enforcement in statistically
determined problem areas throughout the city. It is the responsibility of the Traffic
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Cranston Police Department Year in Review 2022
