700 - Police
City of East Providence FY 2023 Budget Summary
Who We Are:
The East Providence Police Department is a community-focused, full-service, public safety agency. The EPPD is organized into four major divisions: the Office of the Chief Police, Patrol Division, Detective Division and the Administrative/Services Division. Subdivisions include: Traffic, School Resource Officers, Special Reaction Team, Narcotics/Vice, and Animal Control.
What We Do:
The East Providence Police Department's primary objective is to improve the quality of life in East Providence by identifying and addressing public safety and community concerns in a proactive manner. By being proactive, we are better able to maintain public peace, prevent crime, apprehend criminals and protect the rights of residents and those who work and visit the city.