Loved attending yesterday’s send off for two amazing Majors with Pvd Public Safety. Majors Correia and Lepre will be missed!

Congratulations to Majors Correia and Lepre on their retirements from the PPD! Thank you both for your dedicated service to the department and the City of Providence. Best of luck in the next chapters of your careers!

We are very excited and honored to welcome our new Chief of Police, Michael Correia. Chief Correia served for over 30 years for the Providence Police Department and reached the rank of Major during his service with his latest assignment being the Uniformed Division Commander.

BWC video related to the incident that occurred on Sayles Street on June 29, 2021 will be available as it is reviewed, redacted and uploaded via YouTube. Please follow the link below to view recently added BCW footage, which will continue to be updated. providenceri.gov/police/ppd-vid…

Six of the eight new vehicles that were purchased for Providence Fire Fighters with funding from the FEMA AFG grant and City's Master Lease

I’m proud to deliver federal funds to help Providence FD upgrade their fleet with modern trucks & equipment that enhance public safety & help our dedicated firefighters do their jobs effectively & efficiently.

Although they have been in their new positions for a number of weeks now, it was a pleasure to officially welcome them to the department in front of their friends, family, and honored guests! 2/2

Blessed this morning our officer was not injured after being shot at multiple times by a criminal with an assault rifle w a magazine holding more than 10 rounds. SMP

Becoming a member of the PPD means joining a distinguished group of individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty each and every day. If you are interested in pursing a rewarding career dedicated to serving and protecting our City - apply today: bit.ly/3C1Z83V

Please avoid Branch and Commodore Barricaded subject on Denison St. Anyone in the area shelter in place. PPD on scene restricting access to area. SMP

Avoid the area Branch at Commodore PPD on scene with barricaded subject on Denison St. Shelter in place if you are in the area Access to the area is restricted. More updates as they develop SMP

PPD still holding the area Avoid Branch at Commodore SMP

Tip of the hat to Assistant Chief Michael Bates Providence Fire Department on his last day for duty, completing 43 years of service, the longest continuous service in PFD history. We wish him well. SMP

The PPD is criminally investigating the off duty behavior of a Providence Police Officer last evening at a protest where a female was assaulted. The Officer was placed on adminstrative leave with pay this morning pending a criminal investigation and adminstrative review. SMP

Update: the off duty officer has been a member of the PPD for three years

PPD Officer Jeann Lugo is confirmed as the off duty officer involved in this incident. Media will continue to be updated as necessary related to this investigation and incident.

Providence cop's quiet act of kindness is captured on Facebook providencejournal.com/story/news/col… via Providence Journal

RIP Frankie. You paid the ultimate sacrifice for others

Congrats to Commander Verdi on his last day serving the City of Providence. We thank him and his family for nearly 13,000 days (35+ yrs) of service and sacrifice. Wishing him well in his retirement. SMP