Providence Police Open Recruitment for 70th Training Academy

Providence Police Open Recruitment for 70th Training Academy

"We are looking to recruit a bold, diverse and tenacious group of individuals to join the distinguished officers of the Providence Police Department. The men and women who are selected as members of the 70th PPD Training Academy will endure rigorous training before becoming one of "Providence's Finest," preparing them for a rewarding and challenging career protecting the streets of our City," said Commissioner Steven Paré.

The application process for the 70th Providence Police Training Academy will be open through December 31, 2019.

Click here to apply

The Process

The extensive selection process includes seven phases: physical fitness assessment, written examination, oral interview, background investigation, psychological evaluation, and a physical fitness pre-test prior to entering into the police academy.

The academy is approximately 24-weeks long and includes over 812 hours of training including daily physical fitness training, defense tactics, firearms training, criminal law procedures, community policing, investigation, emergency vehicle operation and much more.

"A career in law enforcement requires strength, courage and the ability to adapt to and embrace new skills as our community continues to evolve. If you think you have what it takes to become a Providence Police Officer, don't miss your chance, go online today and apply,” said Colonel Hugh Clements.

Applications must be completed online only and the application fee must be paid at the time of submission to ensure the applicant will be notified of the next steps related to the recruitment process.

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RI’s Most Violent Cities and Towns: New FBI Crime Data -- 2018 Statistics

#38

North Kingstown

Violent Crime Per 1,000 Residents: .38

2018 Population: 26,101

2018 Violent Crimes: 10

Murder: 0

Rape: 5

Robbery: 0 

Aggravated Assault: 5

#37

Portsmouth

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .40

2018 Population: 17,474

2018 Violent Crimes: 7

Murder: 0

Rape: 3

Robbery: 0

Aggravated Assault: 4

#36

Bristol

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .45

2018 Population: 22,131

2018 Violent Crimes: 10

Murder: 0

Rape: 5

Robbery: 0

Aggravated Assault: 5

#34T

Glocester

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .49

2018 Population: 10,158

2018 Violent Crimes: 5

Murder: 0

Rape: 2

Robbery: 0

Aggravated Assault: 3

#34T

Hopkinton

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .49

2018 Population: 8,109

2018 Violent Crimes: 4

Murder: 0

Rape: 1

Robbery: 1

Aggravated Assault: 2

#33

Barrington

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .50

2018 Population: 16,112

2018 Violent Crimes: 8

Murder: 0

Rape: 6

Robbery: 1

Aggravated Assault: 1

#31T

Narragansett

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .52

2018 Population: 15,448

2018 Violent Crimes: 8

Murder: 0

Rape: 3

Robbery: 1

Aggravated Assault: 4

#31T

Richmond

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .52

2018 Population: 7,627

2018 Violent Crimes: 4

Murder: 0

Rape: 2

Robbery: 1

Aggravated Assault: 1

#30

South Kingstown

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .52

2018 Population: 30,816

2018 Violent Crimes: 16

Murder: 0

Rape: 7

Robbery: 2

Aggravated Assault: 7

#29

Jamestown

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .54

2018 Population: 5,537

2018 Violent Crimes: 3

Murder: 0

Rape: 0

Robbery: 0

Aggravated Assault: 3

#28

Little Compton

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .57

2018 Population: 3,511

2018 Violent Crimes: 2

Murder: 0

Rape: 0

Robbery: 0

Aggravated Assault: 2

#27

Cumberland

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .66

2018 Population: 35,018

2018 Violent Crimes: 23

Murder: 0

Rape: 5

Robbery: 4

Aggravated Assault: 14

#25T

Westerly

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .75

2018 Population: 22,537

2018 Violent Crimes: 17

Murder: 1

Rape: 7

Robbery: 3

Aggravated Assault: 6

#25T

Scituate

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .75

2018 Population: 10,617

2018 Violent Crimes: 8

Murder: 0

Rape: 1

Robbery: 0

Aggravated Assault: 7

#24

East Greenwich

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .77

2018 Population: 13,051

2018 Violent Crimes: 10

Murder: 0

Rape: 2

Robbery: 1

Aggravated Assault: 7

#23

Lincoln

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .78

2018 Population: 21,900

2018 Violent Crimes: 17

Murder: 0

Rape: 3

Robbery: 6

Aggravated Assault: 8

#22

West Greenwich

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .80

2018 Population: 6,227

2018 Violent Crimes: 5

Murder: 0

Rape: 3

Robbery: 0

Aggravated Assault: 2

#21

Middletown

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .81

2018 Population: 16,030

2018 Violent Crimes: 13

Murder: 0

Rape: 4

Robbery: 1

Aggravated Assault: 4

#20

Charlestown

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .90

2018 Population: 7,810

2018 Violent Crimes: 7

Murder: 0

Rape: 3

Robbery: 0

Aggravated Assault: 4

#19

Warwick

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .91

2018 Population: 80,380

2018 Violent Crimes: 73

Murder: 1

Rape: 27

Robbery: 9

Aggravated Assault: 36

#18

Smithfield

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .97

2018 Population: 21,746

2018 Violent Crimes: 21

Murder: 0

Rape: 7

Robbery: 2

Aggravated Assault: 12

#17

Coventry

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 1.00

2018 Population: 34,814

2018 Violent Crimes: 35

Murder: 0

Rape: 16

Robbery: 0

Aggravated Assault: 19

#16

Tiverton

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 1.01

2018 Population: 15,835

2018 Violent Crimes: 16

Murder: 0

Rape: 3

Robbery: 1

Aggravated Assault: 12

#15

North Smithfield

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 1.04

2018 Population: 12,469

2018 Violent Crimes: 13

Murder: 0

Rape: 7

Robbery: 0

Aggravated Assault: 6

#14

East Providence

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 1.05

2018 Population: 47,526

2018 Violent Crimes: 50

Murder: 2

Rape: 12

Robbery: 5

Aggravated Assault: 31

#13

Burrillville

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 1.13

2018 Population: 16,781

2018 Violent Crimes: 19

Murder: 0

Rape: 6

Robbery: 0

Aggravated Assault: 13

#12

North Providence

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 1.17

2018 Population: 32,475

2018 Violent Crimes: 38

Murder: 0

Rape: 11

Robbery: 4

Aggravated Assault: 23

#11

Foster

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 1.27

2018 Population: 4,735

2018 Violent Crimes: 6

Murder: 0

Rape: 1

Robbery: 0

Aggravated Assault: 5

#10

Johnston

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 1.36

2018 Population: 29,317

2018 Violent Crimes: 40

Murder: 0

Rape: 9

Robbery: 3

Aggravated Assault: 28

#9

Cranston

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 1.46

2018 Population: 81,059

2018 Violent Crimes: 118

Murder: 0

Rape: 26

Robbery: 24

Aggravated Assault: 68

#8

Warren

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 1.73

2018 Population: 10,393

2018 Violent Crimes: 18

Murder: 0

Rape: 3

Robbery: 1

Aggravated Assault: 14

#7

West Warwick

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 2.28

2018 Population: 28,464

2018 Violent Crimes: 65

Murder: 0

Rape: 24

Robbery: 7

Aggravated Assault: 34

#6

Newport

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 3.42

2018 Population: 24,863

2018 Violent Crimes: 85

Murder: 0

Rape: 22

Robbery: 7

Aggravated Assault: 56

#5

New Shoreham

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 3.87

2018 Population: 1,034

2018 Violent Crimes: 4

Murder: 0

Rape: 0

Robbery: 0

Aggravated Assault: 4

#4

Central Falls

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 4.30

2018 Population: 19,293

2018 Violent Crimes: 83

Murder: 1

Rape: 12

Robbery: 16

Aggravated Assault: 54

#3

Pawtucket

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 4.47

2018 Population: 71,892

2018 Violent Crimes: 321

Murder: 0

Rape: 47

Robbery: 59

Aggravated Assault: 215

#2

Providence

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 4.55

2018 Population: 180,169

2018 Violent Crimes: 819

Murder: 10

Rape: 109

Robbery: 248

Aggravated Assault: 452

#1

Woonsocket

Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: 5.90

2018 Population: 41,707

2018 Violent Crimes: 246

Murder: 1

Rape: 45

Robbery: 43

Aggravated Assault: 157