Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs
is the oldest established law enforcement agency in the State of Rhode Island. The Division is responsible to work in conjunction with the Department of Corrections and all law enforcement agencies to protect and secure all who enter and are served by RI Courts.
Public Notice
A team of Assessors from the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC) will arrive at the Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs’ Headquarters on Friday, April 11, 2025, to examine all aspects of the agency’s management, policies, procedures, and support services.
The assessment team verifies that the Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs meets the Commission’s standards. This is part of a voluntary process by which this agency seeks recognition of professional excellence in law enforcement.
Accreditation is for three (3) years, during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting continued compliance with the applicable standards under which it was accredited.
Any questions may be directed to Major Alfred Barra and Lieutenant Andrew Delicio at telephone number (401) 275-2930 or 401-275-2915 or email at alfred.barra@risheriffs.gov or andrew.delicio@risheriffs.gov.
For more information regarding the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC), please contact Executive Director, Christine Crocker (crocker.ripac@cox.net).
Our Responsibilities
- Judicial security
- Management of prisoners in the courthouses
- Inmate transportation
- Nationwide extraditions
- Service of writs/summonses
- Provide mutual aid to state agencies
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