Early this morning (Thursday, December 21st), Smithfield Police responded to a local residence for a report of an unresponsive male. The two officers who responded administered Naloxone (Narcan) and CPR, and were able to revive the 34 year old victim. The police department is extremely appreciative of the efforts of Patrol Officer Domenic Martone & Patrol Officer Thomas DeCristofaro.
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Patrol Officer Lucas L. Cruse receives AAA Traffic Safety Hero Award
On November 2nd, 2017, Rhode Island Police Officers were recognized at the annual AAA Traffic Safety Award Luncheon, which was held at the Providence Marriott.
Patrol Officer Cruse, pictured third from the left, received the Hero Award for his aggressive enforcement of seat belt violations.
Also included in the photo are AAA Northeast Traffic Safety Programs Manager Diana Imondi (far left), Captain Kenneth A. Brown, Jr. (holding a Department Safety Award), and AAA Northeast Senior Manager of Traffic Safety Advocacy John Paul (far right).
CONGRATULATIONS to Officer Cruse!
Social Media Reports of an Attempted Abduction
During the past 24 hours we have seen some social media buzz regarding a possible abduction attempt in the Greenville area. Police were called to investigate a suspicious vehicle in the area of Fairview Drive just before 8:00 p.m. last evening. A young, teen-aged female at a residence reported to her mother that a vehicle had stopped in the roadway, behind her, near where she was gardening in her yard. When she heard a person getting out of the vehicle, she instinctively ran into her residence, and the vehicle left the area.
The vehicle was described as being an older model, silver car with a black rear bumper. Police checked the area and could not locate the vehicle, and there was no description of the vehicle’s occupants.
While considered suspicious, there are no specific facts, at this time, to suggest that this was an attempted child abduction. However, it is important to note that the involved child trusted her gut instinct; that was, to get away from a situation which made her uncomfortable, and that was the correct thing for her to do.
As always,residents are reminded to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings at all times, and to report any suspicious activity to Smithfield Police.
Community Members to Raise Funds for a New Smithfield Police K-9 Program
Dear Community Partner:
Community and Parent Volunteers from the Town of Smithfield are hosting a fundraiser Dinner and Auction, with all the proceeds going to assist the Smithfield Police Department acquire a K-9 Dog for the Department.
Community volunteers have stepped up to host the 1st Annual Dinner and Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, August 5th, 2017 at the Bryant University Campus – Bello Center Grand Hall, with all proceeds to benefit the addition of a K-9 Unit.
Please consider a tax deductible donation of a product or service. Tickets for the event are also available for purchase. Sponsorship is also available. All checks should be made payable to the Smithfield Police Department. Please include K-9 Unit in the memo line.
As a donor or sponsor, you will receive recognition in the program distributed to the attendees and on signage displayed at the event, and you will be supporting the important work that the Smithfield Police Department provides to the Community as well as individuals and families from Smithfield.
Chief Richard St.Sauveur says, “I am extremely appreciative of the time and energy that Debbie Wood and Sue Baron are contributing to this community effort to re-ignite the Smithfield Police Department’s Canine Program.”
Please call 401-527-0414 to pledge your contribution, or ask any questions about the event. If you wish, a volunteer will follow up with you to arrange a time to pick up the donated items at your convenience.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and generosity on behalf of our friends and neighbors within the Community.
Debbie A. Wood
Smithfield Resident
401-527-0414
Sue Baron
Smithfield Resident
401-829-2721
Come – Sit – Stay
Silent Auction Dinner for the Smithfield Police Dept. K-9 Unit
Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Bryant University’s Bello Center
Tickets can be purchased by contacting Debbie Wood 401-527-0414 or Sue Baron 401-829-2721.
~ Tickets are NOT sold at the Smithfield Police Department. ~…
Patrolman Jon Ricciarelli Named Police Officer of the Year
On Tuesday, May 16th, Officer Jon Ricciarelli was honored with the 2017 Police Officer of the Year Award from the Chepachet Grange.
A major part of this award was for Officer Ricciarelli’s extensive work with the Smithfield Police Explorers and his work in the community.
Smithfield Police Department to Transition to a Phone Menu System
Effective Thursday, May 4th, 2017, at 8:00 a.m., the Smithfield Police Department will begin using a phone menu system for incoming calls to its main telephone number, (401) 231-2500. The system will be active Monday – Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Individuals calling the main telephone number during these hours will hear a menu system, and will be prompted to have their calls directed to a police dispatcher or particular division or employee.
For all other hours, incoming calls will not go through the phone menu system, and will go directly to a police dispatcher.
During the course of a shift, especially the day shift, police dispatchers have had to answer many, many administrative type telephone calls that distract them from their primary responsibility of monitoring radio transmissions and attending to the needs of officers handling emergency calls for service. The new phone menu system will reduce our dispatchers’ workload and keep them alert to more pressing police matters.
It is anticipated that use of this phone menu system will result in increased police department efficiency and improved caller satisfaction.
Smithfield Police Department Announces New Shoulder Patch Design
Smithfield Police Department Announces New Shoulder Patch Design
Police Chief Richard P. St.Sauveur, Jr., has announced that the police department will be changing its shoulder patch design and replacing the design that has been worn since 1973.
The new shoulder patch is shaped as a shield, which is a very popular law enforcement patch shape. It prominently displays three blacksmith hammers, which were included on the original Town seal, and appear on the current Town seal. According to the Town’s website, these blacksmith hammers have come to represent the villages of Greenville, Georgiaville, and Esmond. The new patch also includes the year “1950,” as this was the year in which a permanent police force was established in Smithfield.
The colors of the new shoulder patch have very specific meaning. The patch is bordered in Black to signify the mourning of the loss of our brother and sister officers, who have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting their communities. The police profession is typically associated with the color Blue. As such, the blue within the patch represents law enforcement and the many dedicated officers serving their communities every day. The Black & Blue colors, side-by-side throughout the patch, are intended to symbolize the universally accepted colors of the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial mourning band and ribbon. “Smithfield Police” is purposely colored in White, as white signifies the purity, peace, and calm that is expected of our police officers. White also represents the color of protection. The Gold signifies optimism, confidence, higher ideals, wisdom, understanding, generosity, giving, and compassion. These are qualities and characteristics that we expect from Smithfield Police Officers.
The “official” Smithfield Police Department shoulder patch and logo will contain the color gold. This patch will be worn by all officers holding the ranks of Lieutenant through Police Chief, as these officers’ uniforms are trimmed in gold. The ranks of Patrol Officer and Sergeant will wear a patch that replaces gold with silver, as their uniforms are trimmed in silver.
The Smithfield Police Department will begin wearing the new shoulder patch in April.
New RI Department Of Health EMS Protocols – 30 Minutes of CPR
Current American Heart Association Guidelines, which were released in 2015, highlight the importance of high-quality CPR. The American Heart Association’s guidelines are much like a road map assisting states as they reevaluate their EMS protocols and look for areas of improvement. In order to improve rates of survival there are many areas that must be emphasized: 1. Rapid recognition of sudden cardiac arrest and bystander CPR, 2. Prioritization of CPR and defibrillation with a reduction in hands off chest time, 3. Improved infield advanced care to include use of capnography and double sequential defibrillation. Based on “best practices” from other states and knowledge of CPR in the out-of-hospital setting Rhode Island has implemented a system in which a minimum of 30 minutes of high performance CPR will be performed where the patient is found.
The 30-minute timeframe has been shown to improve cardiac arrest victim’s outcomes by allowing out-of-hospital providers to administer high-quality CPR. Valuable lifesaving efforts are lost while trying to move patients prior to resuscitating them on the scene.
Learn more here: http://rifirechiefs.com/cpr-protocols/