Criminalist: Smithfield Police Department:  Part–time, hourly position, weekdays. Approximately 19 hours per week.  This position applies scientific principles to analysis, identification, and classification of mechanical devices, chemical and physical substances, materials, liquids or other physical evidence related to criminology, law enforcement, or investigative work in order to assist department personnel in solving crimes and attaining successful prosecutions.   Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D.; Must have successful completion of the RI State Crime Laboratory BCI School or equivalent program; Must possess at least three years of experience in criminal investigation techniques; Must possess a working competency with Microsoft Windows and IMC Software; Must possess a valid driver’s license; Must be a U.S. citizen.  Excellent organizational and written communication skills required.  Rate is $27.15 per hour.  No benefits.  Please submit your resume to: hr@smithfieldri.com.  Deadline for the acceptance of resume is July 8, 2022 at 4 pm. E.O.E. Additional information at www.smithfieldri.com/employment.

Criminalist – Smithfield Police Department Description (.pdf)

Criminalist – Smithfield Police Department Booklet (.docx)

All of the past Smithfield benefit patches are currently in stock. The proceeds from these patches will continue to be donated to their respective charity. Thank you for all the positive feedback and support we have received so far.

If you would like to purchase one of the benefit patches, go to the Smithfield FOP Lodge #17 Square Store (http://smithfield-fraternal-order-of-police—lodge-no-17.square.site), which takes payment in the form of credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.  Patches are $10 each.  A $1.00 shipping and handling fee per patch will be added to online orders. 

Effective immediately:  §31-25-27.11 – Weight Restrictions on Limerock Road

The following truck sizes are prohibited on Limerock Road between Douglas Pike (Smithfield) and Jenckes Hill Road (Lincoln):

      – Gross combination weight rating of 35,001 lbs or more, or

      – Towed unit with a gross vehicle rating of more than 10,000 lbs, or

      – Gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 lbs or more, or

      – Designed to transport 16 or more passengers, or

      – Transporting hazardous materials and required to be placarded.

Ten Smithfield PD officers will now have new protective gear thanks to a generous donation.

On Wednesday, July 10th, the Smithfield Police Department received 10 Angel Armor rifle-rated vests and ballistic helmets from Shield616 – a non-profit group that facilitates donations of protective gear for first responders.

Click the photo below to see the full story on WPRI.com

https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/northwest/smithfield-officers-receive-new-protective-gear/?fbclid=IwAR3tNGfpCysKLpCbcvJM_HSlHxuyyzV1RtxzMhMhxqL2LZ2O5YsLj_Pw2ps

The Smithfield Police Department was recently recognized for their overdose prevention efforts. Along with this recognition, the department will be receiving a $5,000 grant to promote overdose prevention, rescue, treatment, and recovery. The department plans to use this money to purchase Deterra (at-home drug disposal) bags, as well as Naloxone (Narcan).

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215 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield

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Accepted Medications: Prescription patches, prescription medication, prescription ointments, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, medication samples and pet medications.

Items Not Accepted: Liquids, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, aerosol cans, lotions and “sharps” i.e. needles, lancets, syringes, and IV’s.