Colonel David Desjarlais, Police Chief, 884-2244

Captain William Higgins, Deputy Chief, 884-2244

The East Greenwich Police Department has 32 police officers, an animal control officer, parking control officer, 5 dispatchers, an administrative assistant and a secretary. The officers have received CPR, Automatic Emergency Defibrillator and first aid training.

The Department has a complete Bureau Criminal Identification unit, a Traffic Accident Re-constructionist and a Tactical Special Response Team. Many officers are graduates of the University of Rhode Island Criminalist School, with training in scientific investigation, photography and fingerprinting.

The Department can assist residents with employment fingerprint services, vin verification checks and car seat installation.  Please contact dispatch to schedule an appointment for these services.