Recruitment

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Created: March 10, 2021

The Warwick Police Department Is Now Recruiting!

The Warwick Police Department has adjusted the format of our recruitment process and will now be accepting applications for the position of Police Officer at all times. You may submit your application anytime at www.policeapp.com/warwickri . Our application requirements have recently changed and may be viewed utilizing the link at the bottom of this page.

Recruitment events will be held on a biannual schedule to coincide with the two Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy sessions. The written exams will be conducted in January and July. Specific dates for these events will be included in an automated email you will receive following the submission of your application. All applicants must have successfully passed an agility test with either Fit to Serve or Certify Fit prior to taking the written exam. Follow the links below to schedule a test with either company.

https://www.certifyfit.com/chip-test/

https://www.fit2serveri.com/schedule-a-test

Recruitment Pamphlet-Requirements, Salary, Benefits (Link)

Warwick Police Department Recruitment Video (Link)

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Any questions can be directed to:

Sergeant Ryan Lancaster:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  (Phone: 401-468-4323)

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Warwick Police Welcomes a New Colonel

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Created: January 22, 2021

On January 19th, at a Promotional Ceremony held at Warwick Veterans Middle School, Bradford Connor was sworn in as Warwick Police Department's Colonel.

Colonel Bradford Connor first joined the Warwick Police Department in 1996 where he proudly served the city for over 22 years.  He spent many of his years in the Community Services Division first as a Community Police Officer where he worked alongside community groups, working to combat quality of life issues then ultimately moving through the ranks where he would serve as officer in charge of the Division.  His career also included assignments in the Patrol Division, Detective Division and Professional Standards Division.  He would complete his 16 year tenure on the department’s Special Weapons and Tactics Team as the Team Commander. 

Colonel Connor would serve as Commander of both the Operations and Administrative Bureaus prior to his promotion to the rank of Deputy Chief of Police before his retirement in April, 2019. 

Prior to his return to the Warwick Police Department in January, 2021 Colonel Connor served as the Director of Security at Women & Infants hospital in Providence RI.  There he was part of an Incident Command Team which aided the hospital in navigating through the covid-19 pandemic. 

Colonel Connor holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Anselm College and resides in Warwick with his wife Carla who proudly serves as a Detective on the Providence Police Department.  The Colonel also serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Warwick.

Colonel Connor is proud to serve alongside the men and women, both civilian and sworn who work tirelessly to provide the utmost in quality police services to the citizens of Warwick and who deserve credit and recognition for the great success of our agency.

COVID-19 Violence Prevention Resources

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Created: April 21, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Warwick Police Department and neighboring jurisdictions alike have observed an uptick in domestic violence and violent encounters reports. We want for you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please follow the links for resources that remain open and accessible to anyone who needs them, offering clinical, support, and advocacy services. These resources can be reached by simply calling 2-1-1 for help.

Resources for Survivors of Violence During COVID-19 (Click Here)

Recursos para sobrevivientes de violencia durante COVID-19 (Haga clic aquí)

Warwick Police Department Patch Program

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Created: March 26, 2020

WPD Patch Program

Next month, the Warwick Police Department will begin implementing an awareness patch program. Throughout the year, officers will wear special patches on their uniforms representing various causes. These patches will be made available for purchase to the public, and all proceeds will be donated to a charity or organization directly associated with what each patch represents. At this time, the patches will be sold to the public strictly through an online forum and will then be shipped.

The first patch being released is to support Autism Awareness Month in April.  Our goal for this patch is to help raise money to support programs that offer proper training and prevention strategies. We’ve seen some concerning stories across the country where officers did not know how to identify individuals with autism, and may have responded differently if they had more information and training. Funds raised from the sales of the Autism Awareness patches will benefit the National Autism Association, a non-profit focused on addressing urgent issues in the autism community including safety.  The National Autism Association provides first responder training, and offers several programs and resources to families to help prevent emergencies.  

Anyone wishing to support the cause can purchase a patch. A link to purchase the patches can be found on any of our social media sites as well as our department website www.warwickpd.org. If you wish to simply make a donation, or have any questions regarding this program, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

WPD Patch Store <--click here to visit our online store.