Providence County

As of April 2024, the Cranston Police Department operates 27 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer

The Cranston Police Department received a federal grant for body-worn cameras in 2021 and a state grant for BWCs in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Senator Jack ReedProvidence Business NewsProvidence Business News

The Cranston Police Department has at least three drones as of 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Cranston HeraldCranston Police Department

As of April 2024, the East Providence Police Department operates 14 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer

In October 2022, the state awarded $16 million to 42 local and state police departments to equip 1,773 officers with body-worn cameras, including $577,500 to the East Providence Police Department for 66 cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Rhode Island Attorney General's OfficeRhode Island Attorney General's Office

The East Providence Police Department uses drones.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLNE ABC 6

As of April 2024, the Pawtucket Police Department operates 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer

The Pawtucket Police Department received a federal grant for body-worn cameras in 2021 and a state grant for BWCs in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Senator Jack ReedProvidence Business NewsProvidence Business News

The Pawtucket Police Department has a drone team as of 2024.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Valley BreezePawtucket Police Department

As of April 2024, the Providence Police Department operates 25 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer

The Providence Police Department purchased 250 Axon body-worn cameras in 2016. In 2022. PPD received a $2.3 million grant for 270 BWCs.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WPRI 12 NewsProvidence Business NewsProvidence Business News

The Providence Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Providence

The Cumberland Police Department received approval to install Flock Safety automated license plate readers.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Valley Breeze

In October 2022, the state awarded $16 million to 42 local and state police departments to equip 1,773 officers with body-worn cameras, including $341,250 to the Cumberland Police Department for 39 cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Rhode Island Attorney General's OfficeRhode Island Attorney General's OfficeValley Breeze

The Glocester Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WPRI.com

In October 2022, the state awarded $16 million to 42 local and state police departments to equip 1,773 officers with body-worn cameras, including $176,250 to the Glocester Police Department for 15 cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Rhode Island Attorney General's OfficeRhode Island Attorney General's Office

The North Providence Police Department began installing Flock Safety automated license plate readers in March 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Valley Breeze

In October 2022, the state awarded $16 million to 42 local and state police departments to equip 1,773 officers with body-worn cameras, including $411,250 to the North Providence Police Department for 47 cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Rhode Island Attorney General's OfficeRhode Island Attorney General's Office

The Rhode Island State Police was one of the 11 recipients of a 2021 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the State of Rhode Island for body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Senator Jack Reed

Rhode Island State Police has drones.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): GOLOCALProv NewsThe Providence Journal

As of April 2024, the Smithfield Police Department operates two Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer

The Smithfield Police Department has a drone response team.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Town of Smithfield

As of April 2024, the Woonsocket Police Department operates 15 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer

The Woonsocket Police Department received a federal grant for body-worn cameras in 2021 and a state grant for BWCs in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Senator Jack ReedProvidence Business NewsProvidence Business News

The Barrington Police Department uses drones.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WJAR

In October 2022, the state awarded $16 million to 42 local and state police departments to equip 1,773 officers with body-worn cameras, including $216,250 to the Burrillville Police Department for 23 cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Rhode Island Attorney General's OfficeRhode Island Attorney General's Office

In October 2022, the state awarded $16 million to 42 local and state police departments to equip 1,773 officers with body-worn cameras, including $280,000 to the Central Falls Police Department for 32 cameras. The Central Falls Police Department was one of the 11 recipients of a 2021 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the State of Rhode Island for body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Rhode Island Attorney General's OfficeRhode Island Attorney General's OfficeSenator Jack Reed

The Central Falls Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Central Falls Police Department

In October 2022, the state awarded $16 million to 42 local and state police departments to equip 1,773 officers with body-worn cameras, including $91,250 to the Foster Police Department for 7 cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Rhode Island Attorney General's OfficeRhode Island Attorney General's Office

The Johnson Police uses Flock Safety technology.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock Safety Transparency Portal

In October 2022, the state awarded $16 million to 42 local and state police departments to equip 1,773 officers with body-worn cameras, including $402,500 to the Johnston Police Department for 46 cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Rhode Island Attorney General's OfficeRhode Island Attorney General's Office

In October 2022, the state awarded $16 million to 42 local and state police departments to equip 1,773 officers with body-worn cameras, including $253,750 to the Lincoln Police Department for 29 cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Rhode Island Attorney General's OfficeRhode Island Attorney General's Office

In October 2022, the state awarded $16 million to 42 local and state police departments to equip 1,773 officers with body-worn cameras, including $207,500 to the North Smithfield Police Department for 22 cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Rhode Island Attorney General's OfficeRhode Island Attorney General's Office

As of April 2024, the Rhode Island College Police Department operates three Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer

In October 2022, the state awarded $16 million to 42 local and state police departments to equip 1,773 officers with body-worn cameras, including $176,250 to the Scituate Police Department for 15 cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Rhode Island Attorney General's OfficeRhode Island Attorney General's Office