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Cranston Police Gallery

Thank you to Sgt. Jim Ignasher (Retired) who provided much of the following page content.

A generic police badge with 22Cranston R.I.22 added circa 1870 — A generic police badge with “Cranston, R.I.” added – circa 1870

Two oval shaped badges worn about the time of the Civil Wa — Two oval shaped badges worn about the time of the Civil War

johnkenyon1 — John Kenyon – Town Sergeant 1873
The Town Sergeant wore badge number one since he was in charge of all police constables in Cranston.

Cranstons first Chief of Police John Bigbee Elected 1886 — Cranston’s first Chief of Police John Bigbee – Elected 1886

Cranston Police Officers 1898 — Cranston Police Officers – 1898

A postcard view of the Cranston Town Hall circa 1900. It was later the police station — A postcard view of the Cranston Town Hall – circa 1900. It was later the police station.

In 1911 the Cranston Police Department became the first in Rhode Island to use an automobile to patrol the city. This is a Ford Model T — In 1911, the Cranston Police Department became the first in Rhode Island to use an automobile to patrol the city. This is a Ford Model T.

In 1916 the department purchased its first motorcycle at a cost of 200.00 — In 1916, the department purchased its first motorcycle at a cost of $200.00.