Section 42-7.3-1. – Declaration of purpose.

§ 42-7.3-1. Declaration of purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a public safety department. This department is responsible to consolidate the law enforcement services presently provided by six divisions and agencies within the executive branch of state government. The consolidation of these divisions and agencies into a department of public safety will […]

Section 42-7.3-10. – Severability.

§ 42-7.3-10. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared […]

Section 42-7.3-2. – Department of public safety.

§ 42-7.3-2. Department of public safety. There is hereby established within the executive branch of state government a department of public safety. History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 9, § 11.

Section 42-7.3-3. – Powers and duties of the department.

§ 42-7.3-3. Powers and duties of the department. The department of public safety shall be responsible for the management and administration of the following divisions and agencies: (a) Office of the capitol police (chapter 2.2 of title 12). (b) [Deleted by P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 3, § 6]. (c) E-911 emergency telephone system division […]

Section 42-7.3-3.1. – Repealed.

§ 42-7.3-3.1. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 23, art. 7, § 7; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 164, § 1, effective July 11, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 234, § 1, effective July 11, 2013.

Section 42-7.3-3.2. – Division of sheriffs.

§ 42-7.3-3.2. Division of sheriffs. (a) Division established. A division of sheriffs is hereby established within the department of public safety. This division shall be responsible for statewide activities assigned by law which relate to the duties and functions of the sheriffs of the several counties. The division also shall be responsible for all statewide […]

Section 42-7.3-4. – Responsibilities of the department.

§ 42-7.3-4. Responsibilities of the department. The department of public safety is responsible to: (a) Improve the economy, efficiency, coordination, and quality of public safety services policy and planning, budgeting and financing, communications and training. (b) Increase public confidence by conducting independent reviews of public safety issues in order to promote accountability and coordination across […]

Section 42-7.3-5. – Director of public safety — Appointment.

§ 42-7.3-5. Director of public safety — Appointment. The department of public safety shall be administered by a director, who shall also serve as superintendent of the Rhode Island state police. The director shall be appointed by the governor and shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor and until a successor is appointed […]

Section 42-7.3-6. – Duties and responsibilities of the director.

§ 42-7.3-6. Duties and responsibilities of the director. (a) The director shall be responsible to the governor for managing the department of public safety and for providing strategic leadership and direction to the divisions and agencies within the department. The director of public safety is authorized to: (b) Coordinate the administration and financing of public […]

Section 42-7.3-7. – Assignment and reassignment of advisory bodies.

§ 42-7.3-7. Assignment and reassignment of advisory bodies. The governor may, by executive order, reassign any advisory bodies, boards, or commissions associated or affiliated with the divisions or agencies of the department of public safety. History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 9, § 11.

Section 42-7.3-8. – Appointment of employees.

§ 42-7.3-8. Appointment of employees. The director, subject to the provisions of applicable state law, shall be the appointing authority for all employees of the department of public safety. History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 9, § 11.

Section 42-7.3-9. – Rules and regulations.

§ 42-7.3-9. Rules and regulations. The department of public safety is authorized to make and promulgate such rules and regulations as he or she deems necessary for the proper administration of this chapter and to carry out the purposes thereof. History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 9, § 11.