The Warwick Police Department was established in 1921. Prior to that the villages of Warwick were policed by constables and sheriffs since 1648. The department currently has 172 sworn police officers supported by 53 civilian employees that provide municipal policing services to a residential population of 81,000.
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Warwick welcomes three new officers who could be working a beat near you. All three are currently assigned to the Field Officer Training Program. The officers, in order, are Ryan Lancaster, Timothy Lipka and Gavin McVeigh.
Warwick Police are investigating a suspicious incident which occurred in the area of Osceola Avenue yesterday. Shortly after 3:30pm, a 12 year old student from the area reported to police that she was approached from behind by someone who tugged on her backpack and told her to "come here." The girl reacted by running home and reporting this incident to her parents.
Police continue to investigate this incident and have saturated the area with extra patrols. The only description of the individual is that of a thin white male wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, jeans with holes, and white/purple basketball sneakers.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Warwick Police Department at 401-468-4200 or a message can be left on the anonymous tip line at 401-732-8477 (401-732-TIPS).
It is with great admiration Colonel Stephen McCartney recognizes the life-saving actions performed by members of the Warwick Police and Fire Departments last evening, described as follows:
On May 17, 2015 at 8:00 pm several officers were dispatched to the Greenwich Avenue/Route 95 overpass where a 23 year old woman was intent on jumping into traffic below. Officer James Michailides, a member of the Department’s Mental Health Crisis Response Team, was first on-scene and immediately engaged the woman in effective dialogue as additional units arrived. Officer Michailides convinced the woman to allow him to approach close enough and to hold her hand through the barrier link fence. As the woman began to fade out of consciousness, Officer Michailides clamped on to her other hand as her feet gave way. Sergeant Thomas Snow along with Officers Christopher Lo and Stephen Major, quickly grasped articles of the woman’s clothing through the link fence as she attempted to push off onto the highway below. These officers managed to maintain their collective grip of the woman until Warwick Firefighters David Andrews, Private Kyle Connelly, and Private Joseph Levesque reached her with apparatus and brought her to safety below.
The immediate intervention and life-saving actions performed during this extremely intense crisis undoubtedly prevented this woman from almost certain death.
May 17th, 2015 FOP Lodge #7
In honor of Police Memorial Day, current and retired members of the Warwick Police Department gathered together to pay honor and homage to those who have gone before us.
Promotion and Commendation Ceremony
The Warwick Police Department held a promotion ceremony at City Hall Wednesday night following the recent retirement of Major Raymond Gallucci.
Major Gallucci was recognized for his long and successful career of nearly 29 years in which he served in every division of the department. Major Gallucci also had an equally successful career in the Rhode Island Army National Guard and US Army Reserve, attaining the rank of Colonel and serving in Iraq with the 103rd Field Artillery Brigade. Major Gallucci is currently the Director of Security at the Warwick Mall.
Captain Chris Kelley, pictured, was promoted to Major and is now in charge of the Operations Division of the department, which oversees all patrol, community policing and detective functions. Major Kelley is the highest ranking female police officer in the state.
Lieutenant Rick Rathbun was promoted to Captain and is now the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Third Platoon which is the overnight shift for patrol.
Sgt Lori Michailides was promoted to Lieutenant and is now assigned as the Assistant OIC of Third Platoon.
A promotion to Sergeant is anticipated after the upcoming promotion process is completed.
Officers Matt Smith and JT Smith were received their first step promotion having completed their one year as a probationary patrolmen.
Three new officers were sworn in as patrolmen: Ryan Lancaster, Gavin McVeigh and Timothy Lipka. Each are all experienced police officers from other departments and are new welcome additions to the department.
Various commendations were presented as well to 8 Officers, 4 Detectives, 4 Dispatchers and 4 Citizens who were recognized for their actions helping officers during the conduct of their duties.
Citizens Danielle Andersen, Zoe Sprouls, Cameron Murray and Tammy Stewart all received a Certificate of Appreciation for their exceptional rendering of aid to a Warwick Police Officer.
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Warwick Police Department
99 Veterans Memorial Drive
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886
Police Emergencies: 911
Routine / Non-Emergencies: (401) 468-4200
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