Joe Geaber, who joined the force in 1975, said Vespia gave officers the room to work on their own, if needed, but always had his eyes open throughout the department. The primary responsibility of the South Kingstown Police Department is to provide a comprehensive public safety program. residents with unclaimed, Teacher accused of child molestation on paid leave, Community Focus: RIDOHs Dr. Tosin Ojubele, Police: Wanted man arrested after East Providence, Former Prov. Chance of rain 100%. South Kingstown is a wonderful community, and I am humbled to be selected to lead the South Kingstown Police Department. You have permission to edit this article. The Rhode Island State Police Wickford Barracks, located in the Town of North Kingstown, has jurisdiction. Recruit and train police officers, and provide training and professional development to all Department personnel. He practices what he preaches, Manni said. A brush with the law at 18 years old influenced his . In the next few weeks he plans to listen to the departments officers as well as the community. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism He retired in 2016 after 35 years in the chiefs chair. Be Proactive. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. They also recentlyjoined together to raise money for the Johnnycake Center to help needy individuals, he said. Phone: (401) 783-3321 . SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI The South Kingstown Police Department officially has a new chief. My wife and I moved here 23 years ago and raised our family here. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. Former South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia, 84, the towns longest-serving top cop, died Tuesday morning at South County Hospital. He was selected from a field of 15 applicants for the position, five of whom were finalists. High visibility policing deters crime, makes our roadways safer and builds a strong relationship with our town residents.. My wife and I raised our family here, and built our first house just a short distance from the police station., Working within ones own community of residence, a grateful Moynihan said, is a dream job.. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Chance of rain 100%. After a 45 year career with the South Kingstown Police Department, SK Police Chief Joseph P. Geaber will retire July 9. He was always there if you needed a question or help with anything., Capt. It wasnt an act, he truly felt that way He truly wanted to help people that were being hurt by this opioid crisis.. The Mission Philosophy of the South Kingstown Police Department is a component of the Department Rules and Regulations, which in accordance with the Town Charter were adopted and approved by the Town Council in August 1987. racist or sexually-oriented language. Posted 12:00:00 AM. The former chief retired in 2016 and department members thanked him and his family for his decades of dedicated service. In my phone, he is simply, The Chief. No name following it. Police Department's community policing philosophy and our commitment to maintain and elevate relationships throughout the community. Vespia, 78, will retire Tuesday after 57 years in law enforcement, 35 of them as South Kingstown's police chief. Other promotions were Detective Lt. Montafix Houghton IV to captain, Detective Sgt. Prepare Police Department Annual Report by calendar year to provide transparent reporting of Departmental statistics to the public. Identify, report, and remove a variety of public safety hazards and to provide assistance to ensure citizen safety at every opportunity. Hes always been a fair boss; a fair chief.. shot down funding state police troopers for the summer season on a 4-1 vote. South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia, is shown in the Dispatch area of the Public Safety Complex in Peace Dale in this 2016 file photo. Chief Geaber has been a fixture in town for decades, and the police department wont be the same without his steady and humble leadership, he said. Chief Salisbury was a Police Officer on the South Kingstown Police Department for 29 years, serving as Chief for his last 13 years, retiring in 1981. residents with unclaimed, Teacher accused of child molestation on paid leave, Community Focus: RIDOHs Dr. Tosin Ojubele, Police: Wanted man arrested after East Providence, Former Prov. He was promoted to director of public safety and chief of police in 2021. Develop and submit recommended annual operating budget and 6-year capital improvement plan to the Town Manager. Stop by to have your car seat installed, checked for proper installation or to have your questions answered. South County Hospital is located in the village of Wakefield. He comes to South Kingstown from Block Island, where he was chief of police. The Town Clerk, Susan Flynn, swore in Moynihan in a brief ceremony Monday morning in Town Council chambers. Administer traffic detail program for road projects, etc. During the next 35 years, he would bring change and development to the department. Tanzi's bill would make permanent COVID-19 programs that eliminated the need for students to pay for their own meals and, she says, would "encourage schools to purchase food from local farms, ask schools to engage with the community to cook culturally relevant meals and allow parents with means to pay for meals if they choose." Though there were tensions, the peaceful march ended with no arrests. The late chief served our department with honor and distinction until his retirement in 2016. Work in unison with Town Departments and multiple agencies on community emergency preparedness planning and administration; maintain state of readiness for emergency response; coordinate implementation of emergency evacuation shelters as needed. Vespia also served as president of the chiefs association and the knowledge and guidance Chief Vespia provided to our organization throughout the years proved invaluable, said Corrigan, Narragansetts chief. Moynihan was the head of New Shoreham police for just over a year, taking the post after former Chief Vin Carlone. Thats a side of Vespia that Joe Viele knew as a former Town Council member and long-time proprietor of now-closed Liberty Rentals. SOUTH KINGSTOWN A former Cranston police officer who became an inspector at the Adult Correctional Institutions died in a wrong-way crash Tuesday afternoon on Route 1 near Moonstone Beach. The South Kingstown Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of police officer. Be Truthful. The Internet has become an extremely valuable law enforcement tool and affords us the opportunity to relay public service information to the community in a timely and contemporary fashion. Police Chief serves as chair of Transportation Traffic Safety Committee. Robert graduated from South Kingstown High Schooland then attended Johnson & Wales University where he earned a "It's been a great career," Ewing-Chow said. Yesterday, shortly after Vespias passing, another successor in the job, current South Kingstown Chief Matthew C. Moynihan, offered his words of praise. Its important for everyone to know that this is not a time of hesitation for the police department.. Car seat safety checkpoint Today (9/30) 3pm - 6:30pm Shaw's parking lot 160 Old Tower Hill Rd., Wakefield, RI Rhode Island State Police 311 Danielson Pike North Scituate, RI 02857 Business Phone: Phone: (401) 444-1000 TTY (hearing impaired): Principal functions of the Police Department include, but are not limited to: Captain Houghton is currently deployed with the RI National Guard in Kuwait. We want to work with our communities to make things right the best way we can.. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. He has guided the department through most of the COVID-19 pandemic. EMERGENCY: 9-1-1. Vespia also served in the Army and joined the Rhode Island State Police in 1959 investigating organized crime. Chief Vespia was one that had been a regular in my store for many years, said Viele, now executive director of the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce. Jeff Allen was named Chief of Police in Charlestown on Monday. I will miss his calm and gentle manner and his careful counsel., State Police Col. James M. Manni, a South Kingstown resident, said Ive known Chief Geaber for most of my law enforcement career. Updated: Mar 3, 2023 / 11:45 AM EST. Its easy to see the choice he made, said former South Kingstown Town Manager Stephen A. Alfred who in 1981 hired Vespia. Both were just barely 20 years old and came face-to-face with a law enforcement legend whose exploits with crime bosses were the stuff of lore as well as real news reports. Business Services; Elections; Civics and Education; Open Government; South Kingstown Town Council. They wear many hats. After that, I hope to help my son with his landscape construction business and practice law, he said. Kingston, MA + 0. His longtime friend, the late controversial and popular Providence Mayor Vincent A. Principal functions of the Police Department include, but are not limited to: Captain Houghton is currently deployed with the RI National Guard in Kuwait. Review and analyze the needs for police service and the efficiency of Departmental operations; promote enhanced administrative, technical and operational police practices. But he also gave us the leeway for us to do what we needed to do. Under new community police officer Bryan Montes guidance, the department organized and hosted its first National Night Out summer event last year. Develop and submit recommended annual operating budget and 6-year capital improvement plan to the Town Manager. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. Moments after taking the oath of office Monday, Matthew C. Moynihan said it was an honor to be named South Kingstowns new chief of police. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) Family and friends gathered Monday to honor law enforcement legend Vincent Vespia Jr. after his passing. Be Nice. Write to Bill Seymour, freelance writer covering news and feature stories, atindependent.southcountylife@gmail.com. Chief Jones can be reached at 401- 816-4420, pjones@tivertonpoliceri.com. I intend to spend as much time with my family as I can, especially my four grandchildren. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE)- South Kingstown Police said that a man died as a result of a three-vehicle crash on Tuesday evening. Live Feeds - 7,485: . Ewing-Chow is pictured here in this November 2020 file photo the week he took over the role officially, after serving as interim chief for four months. Work in unison with Town Departments and multiple agencies on community emergency preparedness planning and administration; maintain state of readiness for emergency response; coordinate implementation of emergency evacuation shelters as needed. Although preservation of peace and protection of lives and property are the principle duties of a police officer, South Kingstown Public Safety Personnel, both sworn and civilian, also function as public service officers responsible for identifying and responding to service needs of all our citizens. As chief, Ewing-Chow managed the day-to-day operations of the department, but also moved to increase the departments community outreach. Provide public safety dispatch for Police, EMS, and Fire. Moynihan has a bachelors degree in criminal justice from Northeastern University and a master of criminal justice in cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity from Boston University Metropolitan College. Hes someone you can easily talk to. Montrell Wilson, Jah-Quin Sekator and Trenton. In 2012, Vespia was the first-ever inductee into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame for his many above-the-call-of-duty contributions to law enforcement. As chief Ewing-Chow also oversaw several promotions within the department. Message From the Chief I am pleased to welcome you to the South Kingstown Police Department website. Weve come a long way especially in the last few years, he said. Share with Us. The Department is committed to delivering the highest level of police professionalism to the Citizens of South Kingstown in a sensitive and efficient manner within the rule of law which guarantees individual rights to all our citizens. Captain Joel Ewing-Chow, who has served as the interim chief since July, was named the. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Voter Information. This week Santa's helpers at SKPD stuffed and shipped 97 stockings to Captain Montefix Houghton and his RI National Guard unit in Kuwait. A year and a half after taking over as South Kingstown Police Chief, Joel Ewing-Chow announced his retirement from the force last week. We have the watch, he said. Vespia was named South Kingstown's police chief in 1981 and served for 35 years until his retirement in 2016. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI The South Kingstown Police Department officially has a new chief. Rhode Island Public Safety all police and fire DPW On RISCON 800MhZ: Public Safety 36 : Online: South Kingstown Fire Dispatch (UFD & KFD) Union Fire District (UFD) and Kingston Fire District (KFD) dispatch channel. Former South Kingstown police chief passes away. Chief Of Police 2020 - Present3 years South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States I was promoted to lead strategy development, ensuring vision, mission, and principles of the Police. He referenced the tradition of honor with The End of Watch CallorLast Radio Call at the time of an officers death. Manni, then superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police, asked for volunteers for the work, and Moynihan was right there. Matt was one that stood out. He had a 57-year career in law enforcement that included serving as the state police intelligence detective in organized crime. The retired police chief of South Kingstown died unexpectedly Jan. 24 at the age of 84. As he spent his last week as chief saying goodbye and See you around town to fellow staff and residents, Ewing-Chow was also reflective. Contact Us. Moynihan met with South Kingstown police command staff Monday morning and talked about the importance of nurturing public trust, and three core values that guide him. Keep it Clean. I commend him for seeing the department through to full accreditation and so capably filling the big shoes left by the retirement of Chief (Vincent) Vespia, he said. The chief also oversaw the hiring of several new police officers in late 2020 and 2021. Then Capt. Another son, Connor, 17, was away at a lacrosse tournament. June 17, 2022 . Interact cooperatively with the South Kingstown School Department, local institutional groups (URI, South County Hospital, and Fire Districts), neighboring police Departments, the RI State Police, multiple State and Federal agencies, and advocacy groups to form partnerships to make South Kingstown a safe community. 34, South Kingstown, Narragansett) introduced legislation this week that would provide all students in Rhode Island with free break and lunch meals throughout the school year. The average Police Sergeant salary in Rhode Island is $85,556 as of January 26, 2023, but the range typically falls between $68,957 and $95,466. 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