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maintenance of this registry, including the 157 checks that were conducted to ensure compliance
with the offender registry requirements.
Domestic Violence/Law Enforcement Advocate
The Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Advocate is tasked with providing enhanced
services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assaults. The advocate position is
funded entirely by federal grants. They refer victims of domestic violence and family
members for services. This is completed by written correspondence, telephone
contact, in-person support at the office and/or public setting, in-person support
during interviews with investigators, and lastly, court accompaniment. The Law
Enforcement Advocate continues to attempt awareness in the respected communities
by taking part in training and workshops in domestic violence and sexual assault, and
most importantly, being readily available to those victims in need of services.
The Law Enforcement Advocate participates in monthly meetings involving Cranston
United Against Violence and Abuse Task Force “CUAVA.” Other seminars, meetings,
and training during 2022 included the Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center staff meetings,
RI Domestic Violence Curriculum, as well as assisting with training at the RI
Municipal Police Academy. They also took part in the Law Enforcement Assessment
Project to evaluate the Law Enforcement Advocate Program throughout the State of
Rhode Island.
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Cranston Police Department Year in Review 2022
