Our Mission
It is the mission of the Tiverton Police Department, in cooperation with the citizens of our community, to ensure public safety through the suppression and prevention of crime, and the aggressive pursuit of those who commit it. We will promote citizen satisfaction, quality of life and service, and responsiveness to community issues, while maintaining commitment to the highest standards of professional excellence and achievement, which will be synonymous with the Tiverton Police Department.
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Join a team that takes pride in professionalism, embraces teamwork, and strives for excellence every day.
Crime Mapping & Community Awareness
The Tiverton Police Department is committed to transparency and community partnership. Our Crime Mapping page allows residents to view recent police activity and general crime trends within the Town of Tiverton.
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School Resource Officer
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Latest News
Suspicious Military Projectile Safely Detonated in Tiverton
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Captain Bryan Palagi – Public Information Officer Tiverton Police Department (401) 816-4421 bpalagi@tivertonpoliceri.com Suspicious Military Projectile Safely Detonated in Tiverton TIVERTON, RI – On September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:32 AM, members of the Tiverton Police Department and Tiverton Fire Department responded to a local business at 2490 Main Road…
Suspicious Explosive Device Safely Detonated in Tiverton
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Tiverton Police DepartmentCaptain Bryan Palagi- PIO(401) 816-4421bpalagi@tivertonpoliceri.com TIVERTON, RI – On September 17, 2025, at approximately 10:08 AM, members of the Tiverton Police Department and Tiverton Fire Department responded to a residence on Riverside Drive for the report of a found explosive device inside a garage. Upon arrival, personnel observed the…
Tiverton Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Deceased Canine
Media Contact: Captain Bryan Palagi (401) 816-4421 bpalagi@tivertonpoliceri.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TIVERTON, RI – On September 1, 2025, at approximately 4:24 PM, a 27-gallon black and red storage bin was discovered in the water near the Tiverton Yacht Club, 58 Riverside Drive. Upon inspection, officers located the remains of a deceased canine inside the bin. The canine was…