The Honorable Mayor Charles A. Lombardi and Colonel David P. Tikoian were presented with Official Certification by Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC), designating the North Providence Police Department as an Accredited Law Enforcement Agency in the State of Rhode Island.

One of Colonel Tikoian’s many initiatives was achieving RIPAC Accreditation for the police department. Colonel Tikoian stated “Attaining this status represents a mark of excellence in law enforcement and is a “badge of honor” for the men and women of the North Providence Police Department who worked tirelessly to reach the goal of accreditation. A special recognition must be given to Lieutenant Diana Perez for her devotion, dedication and commitment.” Lieutenant Perez was assigned as the department’s accreditation manager to oversee this process come to fruition.

See our page with local information: https://northprovidenceri.gov/remove-the-whole-lead-pipe-program/

Reducing exposure to lead is a public health priority for EPA. Unfortunately, years ago, lead was often used in the pipes that connect homes to the water main in the street. This video shows how two communities in New England, North Providence, Rhode Island and Claremont, New Hampshire, are using creative ways to finance the removal of lead service lines.

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Mayor Charles Lombardi and Colonel David Tikoian are pleased to announce that all police operations have moved into the new Public Safety Complex as of 4:00 PM on August 12, 2019.

On August 13, 2019, Chief John Silva III announced that the North Providence Fire Dept Headquarters and Fire Station 1 have moved to the new Public Safety Complex. Fire Administrative offices include the office of the Chief of the Department, Fire Prevention, Emergency Medical Services, Division of Training and Safety, and Emergency Management.

The Public Safety Complex is located at 1835 Mineral Spring Ave., directly across from the North Providence High School.

Phone numbers remain the same. In cases of emergency the public is urged to call 911 for an immediate response.

A formal ribbon cutting ceremony and open house has been scheduled for September 21, 2019 at 11:00 AM.

Mayor Charles Lombardi’s office has been receiving calls from all over the country, complimenting the professionalism of the Chief of Staff Richard Fossa and the transparency of the North Providence Town Hall.

Read more about it in The Valley Breeze:
No. Prov. aces First Amendment audit, wins global kudos

Walls painted. Ceiling completed. Architectural light fixture installed.This is a small room located just off of the Literacy Innovation Center that is completely open to the floor above. It is a nice and quiet space to have separate/smaller reading sessions.

The central stair space as well as the viewing birdhouses have been framed and sheathed. Ready for paint.
These are little huts where students can stand inside and see down to the first floor. This is intended to inspire a sense of community.

Masonry completed. Stairs have been poured. Window frames and glass install ongoing.
This is one of the elevations that many people will see as they approach the building. The playgrounds are being built along this side of the building as well.

Glass for the gym has been installed. Masonry completed at all building walls. Deck prepared for waterproofing.
This is the main entrance of the building and faces a parking area. The majority of visitors will be seeing this façade as they enter the building.

Masonry complete. Site grading ongoing as we prep for binder pavement. Majority of windows have been installed with install of the operable windows ongoing.
This is the main entrance to the school and a highly visible elevation. The windows to the Left of the main entrance (when facing the building) have bright red and yellow frames.

Stair Structure installed. Drywall and taping are nearing completion. Ceiling Grid has been installed. Above ceiling utilities ongoing.
This set of stairs is directly across from the reception area and one of the first spaces most people will encounter upon entering the building.

Millwork being installed. Ceiling grid complete. Light fixtures installed. Walls painted. Frames and glass installed.
The Davinci Room is a space meant to inspire creativity more than anywhere else. This is where the majority of physical projects will be created and stored.

Applying the base coat of paint. Light fixtures have been installed and roof drainage has been connected.
Designed with acoustics in mind. The row of windows just below the roof line allow access to an abundance of natural light.

New in NP: Easy online crime reporting, mapping

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Managing Editor

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Police Department is preparing to introduce an online reporting system to the town, and has already launched an online crime mapping system. Both initiatives are part of an effort to embrace technology to “provide better service to our community,” said Deputy Chief Arthur Martins.

Read the full story in The Valley Breeze:

http://www.valleybreeze.com/2019-02-26/north-providence/new-np-easy-online-crime-reporting-mapping#.XHljk8BKhhE