Surveys & Reports

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Created: April 27, 2015

Safety and the Perception Thereof

• I feel safe in my house.
  • Disagree/Strongly Disagree                2.6 %
  • Agree/Strongly Agree                         97.4 %
  • No Opinion                                         0.0 %

• I feel safe walking alone in my neighborhood.
  • Disagree/Strongly Disagree                10.3 %
  • Agree/Strongly Agree                         89.7 %
  • No Opinion                                         0.0 %

• I take self-protective measures to prevent crime.
  • Disagree/Strongly Disagree                0.9 %
  • Agree/Strongly Agree                         99.1 %
  • No Opinion                                         0.0 %

• The Warwick Police Department does a good job keeping Warwick residents safe.
  • Disagree/Strongly Disagree                0.9 %
  • Agree/Strongly Agree                         99.1 %
  • No Opinion                                         2.6 %

• Warwick is generally a safe community.
  • Disagree/Strongly Disagree                4.3 %
  • Agree/Strongly Agree                         95.7 %
  • No Opinion                                         0.0 %

• I am satisfied with Warwick’s quality of life.
  • Disagree/Strongly Disagree                12.8 %
  • Agree/Strongly Agree                         85.5 %
  • No Opinion                                         1.7 %

Professionalism, Competency and the Perception Thereof

• The Warwick Police Department keeps citizens informed about crime in Warwick
  • Disagree/Strongly Disagree                10.2 %
  • Agree/Strongly Agree                         83.8 %
  • No Opinion                                         6.0 %

• Warwick Police officers are courteous.
  • Disagree/Strongly Disagree                6.0 %
  • Agree/Strongly Agree                         88.8 %
  • No Opinion                                         6.0 %

• Warwick Police officers perform their duties to the best of their ability.
  • Disagree/Strongly Disagree                4.3 %
  • Agree/Strongly Agree                         87.2 %
  • No Opinion                                         8.6 %

• Warwick Police officers treat residents fairly and just.
  • Disagree/Strongly Disagree                6.8 %
  • Agree/Strongly Agree                         86.3 %
  • No Opinion                                         6.8 %

• Warwick Police officers are professional in their conduct.
  • Disagree/Strongly Disagree                7.7 %
  • Agree/Strongly Agree                         83.8 %
  • No Opinion                                         8.5 %

• Overall, the Warwick Police Department performs its job well.
  • Disagree/Strongly Disagree                5.1 %
  • Agree/Strongly Agree                         92.3 %
  • No Opinion                                         2.6 %

• I have confidence in the Warwick Police Department.
  • Disagree/Strongly Disagree                7.7 %
  • Agree/Strongly Agree                         90.6 %
  • No Opinion                                         1.7 %

• Warwick Police officers are professional in their appearance.
  • Disagree/Strongly Disagree                1.7 %
  • Agree/Strongly Agree                         94.9 %
  • No Opinion                                         3.4 %

• Warwick Police officers respond promptly when called.
  • Disagree/Strongly Disagree                8.5 %
  • Agree/Strongly Agree                         85.5 %
  • No Opinion                                         6.0 %

Crime and the Perception Thereof

When asked to identify certain issues as being a problem in Warwick, respondents indicated the following:

Samples of Verbatim Literals

• POOR customer service in front lobby. Rude, condescending, disrespectful and endless waiting. I had to do business with you twice this year for two separate situations and received the same service both times
• Be more friendly not so stoic
• Background checks are really easy in Warwick
• Officers should not be wearing ear buds during traffic duty
• Keep up the great work!
• I only have a problem when entering the WPD building the first person you speak with on the left is not a very happy person and I think that is a bad first impression for the WP. Need someone with a personality
• I would like to see more neighborhood patrols. I know that it may be difficult due to shortages or availability, but it may reduce crime in the neighborhoods
• Resident over 60 years wouldn't live else where
• Change the entry area at the station. Very impersonal. Confusing and unnecessarily intimidating. Should be able to speak directly and immediately to a uniformed officer if you've gone to the effort to travel to the police department. Staff should be trained more in customer service.
• I'd like a refrigerator magnet with phone #'s to call for non-emergency situations sent to all residents. Is that possible?

Major Themes and Observations

• A matter of concern is that 66.7 % of respondents feel that violent crime is somewhat, or very much, a problem in the City. This perception clearly is not supported by actual crimes reported.
• Traffic issues continue to be a concern of respondents, with 86.3 % describing them as somewhat, or very much, a problem.
• An oft noted area of criticism is the lobby, to include the staff, both sworn and civilian, the physical layout, and the utter lack of privacy when reporting a crime.
• Respondents overwhelming feel safe in the City, and have great confidence in the competency and professionalism of the Warwick Police Department.

Should you need any additional information, please feel free to call upon me.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jonathan R. Wheeler

Methamphetamine Arrest at Motel 6

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Created: March 16, 2015

***PRESS RELEASE***

For Immediate Release

Methamphetamine Arrest at Motel 6

March 16, 2015 0500 hrs

On 3-15-2015 at 2100hrs officers and detectives of the Warwick Police Department responded to the Motel 6 at 20 Jefferson Blvd on information that Methamphetamines were being sold from one of the rooms at the motel. Investigation led to the arrests of 3 adult males; all from Rhode Island. Charges include Possession of Methamphetamines and Manufacturing of Methamphetamines. Due to the ongoing investigation, the names of the three individuals are being withheld.

As soon as it was learned that methamphetamines were being manufactured in the hotel room, the building in question was evacuated for precautionary measures. The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Clan Lab Team responded and assisted with the investigation.

All three individuals are being held pending arraignment at the Kent County Court house on 3-16-2015.

Captain Brad Connor

3^rd Platoon Patrol Division

Warwick Police Department

SAFE RIDES PROGRAM for ST. PATRICK'S DAY

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Created: March 14, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2015

Warwick, RI-

Colonel Stephen M. McCartney and the Community Services Division of the Warwick Police Department would like to announce that it has a successful first annual Safe Rides Program on St. Patrick’s Day.  The Safe Rides Program was conducted in collaboration with the Warwick Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and its goal was to reduce DUI related crashes, reduce incidents of drunk driving, and offer residents an alternative to being arrested for DUI on the St. Patrick’s Day holiday in the City of Warwick. Bars and liquor serving establishments throughout Warwick were notified of the program and were encouraged to promote their patrons to utilize the service.        

Residents were urged to call 401-468-4200 for a ride anytime between the hours of 12 noon and midnight on St. Patrick’s Day. Citizen volunteers were dispatched to various establishments in the City to provide citizens a safe free ride home. This year, volunteers provided six (6) people free and safe rides home in an effort to reduce drinking and driving within the City.

“Although the numbers were lower than we had hoped, even one person who gets home safely and doesn’t get behind the wheel after drinking too much is a success” said Lt Michael Gilbert.    

The Safe Rides Program was the idea of Community Police Sgt John Kelly who worked closely in conjunction with members of the Warwick Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association to make the program happen. Future programs such as this one are being considered for other holidays such as New Years Eve.    

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2015

Warwick, RI-

Colonel Stephen M. McCartney and the Community Services Division of the Warwick Police Department would like to notify its residents about an important effort called the Safe Rides Program. The Safe Rides Program is being conducted in collaboration with the Warwick Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and its goal is to reduce DUI related crashes, reduce incidents of drunk driving, and offer residents an alternative to being arrested for DUI on the St. Patrick’s Day holiday in the City of Warwick. Bars and liquor serving establishments throughout Warwick will be notified of the program and are encouraged to promote their patrons to utilize the service.    

Residents are urged to call 401-468-4200 for a ride anytime between the hours of 12 noon and midnight on St. Patrick’s Day. Citizen volunteers will be dispatched to any establishment in the City and provide citizens a safe free ride home anywhere within the City of Warwick if they have had too much to drink.

For more information about the Safe Rides Program, please go to the Warwick Police Department web-site; or contact Community Police Sgt John Kelly at 401-468-4319

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Colonel Bradford Connor

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Created: January 22, 2021

Colonel Bradford Connor first joined the Warwick Police Department in 1996 where he proudly served the city for over 22 years.  He spent many of his years in the Community Services Division first as a Community Police Officer where he worked alongside community groups, working to combat quality of life issues then ultimately moving through the ranks where he would serve as officer in charge of the Division.  His career also included assignments in the Patrol Division, Detective Division and Professional Standards Division.  He would complete his 16 year tenure on the department’s Special Weapons and Tactics Team as the Team Commander. 

Colonel Connor would serve as Commander of both the Operations and Administrative Bureaus prior to his promotion to the rank of Deputy Chief of Police before his retirement in April, 2019. 

Prior to his return to the Warwick Police Department in January, 2021 Colonel Connor served as the Director of Security at Women & Infants hospital in Providence RI.  There he was part of an Incident Command Team which aided the hospital in navigating through the covid-19 pandemic. 

Colonel Connor holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Anselm College and resides in Warwick with his wife Carla who proudly serves as a Detective on the Providence Police Department.  The Colonel also serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Warwick.

Colonel Connor is proud to serve alongside the men and women, both civilian and sworn who work tirelessly to provide the utmost in quality police services to the citizens of Warwick and who deserve credit and recognition for the great success of our agency.