Be Truthful. Contact Information. "Chief Ewing-Chow has the institutional knowledge, the disposition and the skills necessary to move the SKPD forward as it builds on its tradition of citizen-focused public service.". (Photo by Liz Boardman) 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. 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. 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. An Official Rhode Island State Website. The Chief was a mentor, a cop, afamily man and he loved the job, Tierney said. Open Government; South Kingstown Assessment Board of Review. I was in the first group of recruits he hired, said Tierney. Recruit and train police officers, and provide training and professional development to all Department personnel. 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Dennis Moffitt Painting of Wakefield, RI is on the hunt for a Chief Operating Officer to planSee this and similar jobs on LinkedIn. Let us know in this week's poll question below. "Not only because it's a great department, but very simply this is home," Moynihan said. High near 40F. Low 28F. accounts, the history behind an article. Saying Rhode Island "can't afford" to go back to pre-pandemic days where students were unable to eat at school because their parents couldn't afford to pay for them, Representative Teresa Tanzi (D-Dist. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Chance of rain 100%. I had shaken hands with [Town Manager] Steve Alfred, and once that happened, that was the end of it.. Link: Visit the Town's Police Department Page. Administer traffic detail program for road projects, etc. The following reports were taken from the South Kingstown Police Department. 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. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Vespia family and their loved ones. The primary responsibility of the South Kingstown Police Department is to provide a comprehensive public safety program. Matt raised his hand, Ill do it. And he created this program thats a national model, across the United States. They also recentlyjoined together to raise money for the Johnnycake Center to help needy individuals, he said. Vespia, 78, will retire Tuesday after 57 years in law enforcement, 35 of them as South Kingstown's police chief. Vespia was a person with a hand outstretched to the residents of this town, talking to them wherever they might meet, lending an ear to a complaint or acknowledging a suggestion that could improve the town and policing. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Moynihan was the head of New Shoreham police for just over a year, taking the post after former Chief Vin Carlone. High near 40F. He was known for his professionalism and law enforcement expertise and loved by his officers for his integrity and extraordinary leadership skills, Moynihan said. Integrity, trustworthiness and fairness were the hallmarks of his career. Rachel Nunes/Patch Former South Kingstown. Captain Ewing-Chow and the entire command staff are prepared to lead the department forward while we conduct a national search for a permanent chief, Zarnetske said. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. A few clouds. Vespia turned him down. 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They have shown a true commitment to our diverse community and their efforts and hard work do not go unnoticed.. Vespia joined the Rhode Island State Police in 1959. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. South Kingstown Police Chief Joseph P. Geaber will retire July 9 after more than 45 years in the same department he eventually led and brought through a rigorous process of policy changes to achieve state accreditation for its professionalism and standards. In the 1970s, Vespia was credited with developing evidence that led to the successful prosecution of organized crime figures. These included investigations and prosecutions of crime boss Raymond Patriarca and the arrests of Gerald and Harold Tillinghast, brothers eventually convicted of murdering a mob loan shark. Both he and Manni said they would return his salute. I worked for him for more than 28 years. 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. Share with Us. This week Santa's helpers at SKPD stuffed and shipped 97 stockings to Captain Montefix Houghton and his RI National Guard unit in Kuwait. Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association representatives from Bristol, Cranston and Narragansett, including the latters chief, Sean Corrigan the associations president attended and offered their congratulations. just south of the RI State Police Wickford Barracks. Chief Vespias law enforcement career was legendary, and he was indeed an icon in the law enforcement profession, he said. But I also found him to be a leader.. Hes always responsive. Cloudy and windy with periods of rain ending in the afternoon. Were certainly grateful for his service, and he served with integrity and distinction his entire career with the town.. Business Services; Elections; Civics and Education; Open Government; South Kingstown Town Council. Anytime he addressed the council, he presented clearly with integrity. Town Of South Kingstown: Town Manager FY 2023-2024 Proposed Budget Released, Up To 6 Inches Of Snow, Flooding In RI: Winter Weather Advisory, Charlestown Man Indicted On Murder Charge In Stabbing Death Of Woman, T-Mobile Tuesdays: Fresh Perks Every Week, RI Man Invited Back To 'Survivor'; More; PM Patch RI, Narragansett-South Kingstown Weekend Weather Forecast. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. Moments after taking the oath of office Monday, Matthew C. Moynihan said it was an honor to be named South Kingstown's new chief of police. Rhode Island owes a debt of gratitude to Vincent for his service to our state and country. he said. Owning a business in town,I had the pleasure of having some of the people in our local government as long-time customers. 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.. Accountability, he said, allows officers to always show that they act in the best interest of the community. Contact Information. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Identify, report, and remove a variety of public safety hazards and to provide assistance to ensure citizen safety at every opportunity. Matt covered potholes in his uniform, Manni said. It included developing crisis intervention teams,which is a partnership between the police, mental health professionals and the community that seeks to achieve the common goals of safety, understanding and service to persons in crisis, people with mental illnesses and their families. Officers of the South Kingstown Police Department conduct their professional responsibilities in a disciplined manner pledging to uphold the laws of the Nation, State, Town Code, and Rules and Regulations of the South Kingstown Police Department. Don't Threaten. 42,467 . Use the 'Report' link on Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Do you believe schools have a responsibility to provide their students with universal, free breakfast and lunch? Live Feeds - 7,485: . After that, I hope to help my son with his landscape construction business and practice law, he said. Welcome to the South Kingstown School Department! Provide assistance and counseling for a wide range of services from simple street directions to referrals of services of other agencies not provided by police. or anything. Manni, then superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police, asked for volunteers for the work, and Moynihan was right there. New details in arrest of Providence middle school teacher, Police: Man, 18, caught with illegal gun and drugs in Fall River, Senate committee set to discuss RIPTA concerns raised by Ruggerio, Driver seriously injured in crash on Route 24, Local schools closed or delayed because of winter weather, Rhode Island State Police arrest 2 in Providence after traffic stop, West Warwick man sentenced for role in unemployment fraud. Manni in an interview said, He was a trooper through and through.. We can learn from the publics feedback, he said. Town of South Kingstown 180 High Street Wakefield, RI 02879 Phone: 401-789-9331 Fax: 401-789-5280 Email us Hours of Operation; Quick Links. He is responsible for all operational and administrative functions of the Cranston Police Department. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.. . Winds NNE at 20 to 30 mph. "We conducted a broad search for the Towns next Chief and Joel Ewing-Chow stood out as the best choice for this community," Town Manager Rob Zarnetske said. He also found a notable spot in the annals of Rhode Island law enforcement when he in the 1970s served briefly as acting Coventry police chief following a murder investigation that led to the arrest and conviction of several Coventry officers. South Kingstown police department welcomes new chief. 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. South Kingstown Town Clerk Susan Flynn, left, swears in the towns new police chief Matthew C. Moynihan during a brief ceremony in the Town Council chambers Monday morning. 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Its been a great career, Ewing-Chow said. Patriarca. During the next 35 years, he would bring change and development to the department. I cant say enough good things about the chiefs command and control of the department, Alfred said when Vespia retired six years ago. 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. It wasnt an act, he truly felt that way He truly wanted to help people that were being hurt by this opioid crisis.. We want to work with our communities to make things right the best way we can.. Enter the parking lot via the south entrance, and park in the front parking lot. Vincent Vespia, former South Kingstown police chief, has passed away at age 84. He was also the first-ever inductee into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame. High near 40F. Hundreds pay respects at funeral of former South Kingstown police chief. Vespia served in the U.S. Army and joined the Rhode Island State Police in 1959 where he developed his expertise in investigating organized crime. Although we will miss him, we appreciate his hard work and wish him well in South Kingstown, concluded Boudreau. Officers of the South Kingstown Police Department conduct their professional responsibilities in a disciplined manner pledging to uphold the laws of the Nation, State, Town Code, and Rules and Regulations of the South Kingstown Police Department. Vespia was named South Kingstown's police chief in 1981 and served for 35 years until his retirement in 2016. 314 or police@skpd.org with any information. Dispatch . Thank you, Chief Vespia, for your dedication and service to our town and this department. When COVID began, Manni said the state police were directed to use a Warwick hotel as an isolated shelter for people experiencing homelessness, who also were contracting COVID at a high rate. Officers of the South Kingstown Police Department conduct their professional responsibilities in a disciplined manner pledging to uphold the laws of the Nation, State, Town Code, and Rules and Regulations of the South Kingstown Police Department. person will not be tolerated. We are investigating the theft of a red and black 2022 Kawasaki KRF1000 UTV that was stolen from a residence on Waites Corner Rd on 2/14 between 8:30 PM and 8:30 AM and may have taken on a flatbed trailer. Moynihan is listed as a member of the RIPCA Executive Board. The written exam will be held at South Kingstown High School, 215 Columbia St., Wakefield, RI 02879 on Wednesday, June 21 st, 2017 at 5:30pm. Be Truthful. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. A few clouds. Share with Us. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. In the short time I have known him, I have come to consider him a friend. 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. In another way, Vespias death brings yet to two young boys the loss of a mentor and a reminder about the inevitable changes that come with the passing of time. Were so fortunate to have had Chief Ewing-Chow for that many years and to lead the department these last couple of years, Murphy said. Rhode Island Department of State Gregg M. Amore Secretary of State Business Services . I would especially like to thank my wife, Debi, who has tolerated a cop for way too long. Share with Us. According to a police report of the South Kingstown Police Department, shortly before 8 PM on Saturday, March 19, 2022, South Kingstown police officers were dispatched to the parking lot of the . Investigate and prosecute all known criminal offenses. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. He also drew praise from the vice president of the South Kingstown Town Council, Bryant C. Da Cruz. His work on the Hope Initiative earned him national recognition in Police Chief Magazine last year, but Moynihan is not one to rest on laurels. He had a 57-year career in law enforcement that included serving as the state police intelligence detective in organized crime. Awaiting The Monday Night - Tuesday Storm Live Weather Cams - Providence, Rhode Island.