The
mission of the Special Victims Unit is to thoroughly investigate
every complaint of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence within
the family unit, and crimes against the elderly population.
Furthermore, the SVU is also responsible for all Sex Offenders
living in the City of Providence who have been released from
prison, placed on probation/parole, moved to the City of Providence
from another state or attend school/work in the City of Providence.
Lastly, community notification of Sex Offenders who have been
assessed a Level by the Sex Offender Community Notification
Board will be the responsibility of the Special Victims Unit.
The Special Victims Unit is comprised of six (6) detectives
and a full time Law Enforcement Advocate.
