MISSION STATEMENT

It is the mission of the Scituate Police Department to protect life, property and to preserve the peace in a manner consistent with the Constitution of the United States, the Laws of the State of Rhode Island, and the Ordinances of the Town of Scituate. We will act in partnership with the citizens of Scituate to enhance the quality of life, reduce fear and incidence of crime, and address public safety and community concerns in a prompt manner. Furthermore, we will impartially and fairly enforce the law while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Captain David Randall

Captain Stephen Lang

Stephen Lang was promoted to the rank of Captain at the Scituate Town Council Meeting held on September 13, 2007.  CONGRATULATIONS, STEPHEN!

HISTORY

The Scituate Police Department was made a permanent force on July 9, 1970, by Town Council ordinance.  It was authorized a Chief, Deputy Chief, a Captain, a Lieutenant, three Sergeants and  as many Patrolmen as the Council should from time to time determine necessary.

The present table of organization includes a Chief, one Captain, one Lieutenant, five Sergeants and ten Patrol Officers.  Additionally, there are six full time civilian employees, including a secretary, a computer/records manager, and four dispatchers, who are also responsible for fire dispatch.  Future plans for staffing within the department include a community affairs officer and a detective.

Records show that since 1923 six men have served as Chief of Police in the town.  Prior to that time police services were handled by the Town Sergeant.

Chief John H. Riley
1923-1946

Chief John J. Crowley
1946-1971

Chief William J. G. Lawton
1971-1990

Chief William M. Helm
1990-1996

Acting Chief John R. Devine
1996-1997

Chief William F. Mack
1997-Present

The police station has been located in Hope since at least 1925.  It has been at the present location since the early thirties.   Initially it consisted of the front portion of the present facility which was formerly a school.  The rear portion, the former Hope community house, was renovated and added to the station in 1979.

SEX OFFENDER POSTINGS

 

Accident Reports Require (2) business days to process. Must call first to arrange for a copy to be made available	BACKGROUND CHECKS "REQUIRING" FINGERPRINTING Must first contact the Chief's Secretary to schedule an appointment.  Fingerprinting conducted on Thursday mornings.   Note:  Background checks w/o fingerprinting does not require an appointment
Police Reports Must contact the police department regarding availability	Public Records Request A Scituate Police Department Public Records Request Form must be completed.  Pursuant to R.I. General Law 38-2-7, the department is provided up to ten (10) business days to comply or deny access to a record
Smoke Detector Inspections Contact directly the Fire Department in your district http://www.scituateri.org/fire.htm	VIN Checks Daily between 6:30 am - 7:30 am  and/or between 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Must bring: Vehicle  (if unable to transport, call the department for guidance) Title Check or money order for $10  made out to Scituate Police Department

EXPLORER POST

The Scituate Police Department has an Explorer Post under the supervision of  Patrolman Todd Rich.  The Post is currently conducting a membership drive.  For further information, contact  Ptlm. Delaere or Ptlm. Rich at 821-5900.

The Scituate Police Department will conduct its next session of the Citizen's Police Academy starting in September.    For further information, contact Captain David Randall at 821-5900.

Click here for Citizen's Police Academy Application