A team of Assessors from the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC) will arrive at the University of Rhode Island Police Department on August 13, 2025, at 85 Briar Lane, Kingston RI to examine all aspects of the agency’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services.

Verification by the assessment team that the University of Rhode Island Police Department meets the Commission’s standards is part of a voluntary process by which this agency seeks recognition of professional excellence in law enforcement.

As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments to the assessment team by telephone. The public is invited to contact the Assessment Team at 401-874-2134 on August 13, 2025, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Telephone comments are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with RIPAC standards. A Copy of the RIPAC Standards is available for review at the University of Rhode Island Police Department. Questions concerning compliance with any of the standards may be directed to Deputy Chief Ricci at telephone number 401-874-5478.

Persons wishing to offer written comments about the University of Rhode Island Police Department’s ability to meet the standards for accreditation are asked to contact: RIPAC Executive Director, Christine Crocker by e-mail at crocker.riapc@cox.net. or call (401) 440-4352.

Accreditation is for three (3) years, during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting continued compliance with those applicable standards under which they were accredited.

For more information regarding the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission
(RIPAC) please contact Executive Director, Christine Crocker.