On behalf of the men and women of the Providence Police Department, I would like to personally welcome you to our department's website. It's our hope that this site will be informative and provide you with greater access to the functions of the state's largest police department. In addition, we are working to update our web page with information that all members of the community will find useful and important, in keeping our citizens knowledgeable of the many officers, individuals and functions of the Providence Police.

Our web site is just one way of showing you the sense of pride, professionalism, and dedication that the members of this department strive to achieve every day. It's our belief that while the mission of the Providence Police is to serve and protect the public, it's also our obligation to keep you informed of the various changes occurring within our Department, and the people and issues that affect law enforcement in Rhode Island's capital city.

The motto of the members Providence Police Department is "Semper Vigilans" or in everyday language, "Always Vigilant". This website is prepared with those sentiments in mind, always working to better serve, and provide safety and service for everyone who lives, works, or visits the City of Providence. Your thoughts, comments and observations are not only welcome, but also are very important to us. Thanks for viewing our web page, and we look forward to serving you in the future.

                                                                        Sincerely yours,
                                                                        Dean Esserman
                                                                        Colonel
                                                                        Chief of Police