Providence Police Open Recruitment for 70th Training Academy
Sunday, October 20, 2019
GoLocalProv News Team
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Providence Police announce 70th Training Academy
Providence Police have announced a recruitment drive for its 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.
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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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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
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Portsmouth
Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .40
2018 Population: 17,474
2018 Violent Crimes: 7
Murder: 0
Rape: 3
Robbery: 0
Aggravated Assault: 4
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#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
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Glocester
Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .49
2018 Population: 10,158
2018 Violent Crimes: 5
Murder: 0
Rape: 2
Robbery: 0
Aggravated Assault: 3
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Hopkinton
Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .49
2018 Population: 8,109
2018 Violent Crimes: 4
Murder: 0
Rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated Assault: 2
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#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
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#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
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Richmond
Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .52
2018 Population: 7,627
2018 Violent Crimes: 4
Murder: 0
Rape: 2
Robbery: 1
Aggravated Assault: 1
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#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
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#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
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#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
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#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
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Westerly
Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .75
2018 Population: 22,537
2018 Violent Crimes: 17
Murder: 1
Rape: 7
Robbery: 3
Aggravated Assault: 6
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Scituate
Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .75
2018 Population: 10,617
2018 Violent Crimes: 8
Murder: 0
Rape: 1
Robbery: 0
Aggravated Assault: 7
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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
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Lincoln
Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .78
2018 Population: 21,900
2018 Violent Crimes: 17
Murder: 0
Rape: 3
Robbery: 6
Aggravated Assault: 8
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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
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Middletown
Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .81
2018 Population: 16,030
2018 Violent Crimes: 13
Murder: 0
Rape: 4
Robbery: 1
Aggravated Assault: 4
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Charlestown
Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .90
2018 Population: 7,810
2018 Violent Crimes: 7
Murder: 0
Rape: 3
Robbery: 0
Aggravated Assault: 4
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Warwick
Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .91
2018 Population: 80,380
2018 Violent Crimes: 73
Murder: 1
Rape: 27
Robbery: 9
Aggravated Assault: 36
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Smithfield
Violent Crime Per 1000 Residents: .97
2018 Population: 21,746
2018 Violent Crimes: 21
Murder: 0
Rape: 7
Robbery: 2
Aggravated Assault: 12
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cranston
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2018 Population: 81,059
2018 Violent Crimes: 118
Murder: 0
Rape: 26
Robbery: 24
Aggravated Assault: 68
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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
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West Warwick
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2018 Population: 28,464
2018 Violent Crimes: 65
Murder: 0
Rape: 24
Robbery: 7
Aggravated Assault: 34
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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
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New Shoreham
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2018 Population: 1,034
2018 Violent Crimes: 4
Murder: 0
Rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated Assault: 4
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Central Falls
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2018 Population: 19,293
2018 Violent Crimes: 83
Murder: 1
Rape: 12
Robbery: 16
Aggravated Assault: 54
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Pawtucket
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2018 Population: 71,892
2018 Violent Crimes: 321
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Rape: 47
Robbery: 59
Aggravated Assault: 215
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Providence
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2018 Population: 180,169
2018 Violent Crimes: 819
Murder: 10
Rape: 109
Robbery: 248
Aggravated Assault: 452
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2018 Population: 41,707
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Robbery: 43
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