Rhode Island History
Earthquake Hazards Program: Earthquake History of Rhode Island
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Rhode Island History
Oral History of Rhode Island Women in World War II ... Rhode Island History from the Rhode Island Assembly ... Rhode Island History ... [Read More]
State of Rhode Island: Department of the Attorney General
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State of Rhode Island: State Police
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State of Rhode Island: Department of the Attorney General
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Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles
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State of Rhode Island: State Police
History ... State Police headquarters opened on April 14, 1925 in the Marine Corps Armory on Benefit Street in Providence. Although the Superintendent was authorized to have an office in the State House, his military experience probably led him to establish a field headquarters elsewhere. During the next several weeks Colonel Chaffee visited other State Police departments. He inquired extensively concerning the kind of mobile and personal equipment which would best suit the purposes of the new force. A special effort was made to use equipment manufactured in this state. The original badges, collar ornaments and other such items were produced by native jewelry makers. Motorcycles would be an important factor in the mobility of the new troopers. Thus the famous Police Indian, manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts, became part of the early history of the Department. For firearms, the Colt 45 was selected. This choice was probably influenced by the military career of the first Superintendent as w ... [Read More]
District of Rhode Island Marshals
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