As lore has it, Vespia was so fearless in his work that he once climbed into the basket of a cherry picker decked out in football gear and armed with a shotgun, then crashed through the second-story window of an illegal gambling house on Federal Hill. Police Chief serves as chair of Transportation Traffic Safety Committee. Phone: 401-294-3346, ext. When asked if Ciancis criminal convictions affected their friendship, Vespia was quick to say no. Low 28F. I would never have allowed it to happen.. He was on top of everything he needed to be on top of, Geaber said. Also: Gas prices fall for second week in a row | RI welcomes new U.S. Attorney | more. The 2022 Kawasaki KRF1000 UTV was stolen from a home on Waites Corner Road. Police said a caller is claiming victims failed to answer a subpoena and must now pay a fine or go to jail. South Kingstown Police Department This page is designed and maintained to update the South Kingstown community on local events and police-related inf 7,735 people like this 9,279 people follow this The Mission Philosophy of the South Kingstown Police Department is a component of the Department Rules and Regulations, which in accordance with the Town Charter were adopted and approved by the Town Council in August 1987. South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia Jr., at right, said the late Buddy Cianci, at left, was one of his best friends, through good and bad times. Do you believe schools have a responsibility to provide their students with universal, free breakfast and lunch? State Police said they found a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu that left the right side of the highway and struck a tree. What I want to do is break that down, say Were here, were regular people like you are, we have families, emotions. He said that idea came after visits to homes in which he didnt see books. mayor buys Columbus statue for $50K, Change in law allows more to scrub their criminal, 109-year-old Bristol native shares secret to a long, Office chairs recalled due to fall, injury risk, Dont answer phone calls from these 5 area codes, Overnight Snow/Sleet Changing To Rain; Strong Winds, CT shelter needs to find homes for 30+ animals, Olive oil in coffee? Special to the Independent. Westerly Fire District only covers central/downtown area and has its own frequency for dispatch/ops. Remember that this FEED ONLY CONTAINS THE DISPATCH FREQUENCY AND CONTAINS NO LAW OPS . Sworn Police Officers also work in the dispatch center, when needed. Patriarca. Partly cloudy skies. Now there are computers in cars, and when an officer stops you, they can query the computer first, and know who you are, and who the car is registered to, before the stop. He served briefly as the Acting Coventry Chief of Police, and was named to South Kingstowns top law enforcement job in 1981. He wasnt going to buy a skiff. Cianci turned to Vespia for help with this dilemma. As one career took a dive, the other continued to climb. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 1790 Kingstown Road South Kingstown, RI 02879 This site is the official Facebook page for the South Kingstown Police Department. Vespia said he was unable to speak with The Independent this week, citing scheduling issues. He called me that night. South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia Jr., at right, said the late Buddy Cianci, at left, was one of his best friends, through good and bad times. High around 40F. New Shoreham PD, FD and EMS are operating on this trunk system now. Tanzi's bill would make permanent COVID-19 programs that eliminated the need for students to pay for their own meals and, she says, would "encourage schools to purchase food from local farms, ask schools to engage with the community to cook culturally relevant meals and allow parents with means to pay for meals if they choose." Do you believe schools have a responsibility to provide their students with universal, free breakfast and lunch? There will be food, games, bring the family, Bucco said. Develop and submit recommended annual operating budget and 6-year capital improvement plan to the Town Manager. Dispatchers conduct computer searches through local, state, and national crime databases for wanted subjects, stolen property, driver and vehicle information. Narragansett police ruled the 64-year-old man's death accidental. And Ill always have his back.. In 1981, nearing mandatory retirement from the State Police, he applied for the job in South Kingstown. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Vespia recalled one hitmans reward for the dirtiest of work. Let us know in this week's poll question below. Students told the school resource officer that the teen hand a gun in his car during a fight in the school parking lot. There was no radio on the cycles, so wed have to stop every hour and youd use your own nickel to call the barracks., Troopers would find signs hanging from a network of homes along their routes. I stopped receiving South Kingstown police over their assigned frequency of 155.55 approximately two weeks ago. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Amateur Radio 0 Online: North Kingstown Fire Department . He was a key player in busting organized crime boss, Raymond L.S. Winds NNE at 25 to 35 mph. Cloudy and windy at times with occasional rainmainly in the morning. Scroll down to see services other than Police/Fire/EMS. Bucco said that community outreach is directed to all residents to embrace cross-cultural understandings of police work and protection of the community. Townwide Fire Dispatch/Secondary (Simplex), Kingston Fire District Fireground F3/F4 (Simplex), Union Fire District Fireground F5/F6 (Simplex). Betty Jane Volpe, 49, accidentally hit the throttle during a turn and crashed into a tree. I have a radio shack pro-528 scanner. He was always there if you needed a question or help with anything.. Provide public safety dispatch for Police, EMS, and Fire. Town of South Kingstown 180 High Street Wakefield, RI 02879 Phone: 401-789-9331 Fax: 401-789-5280 Email us Hours of Operation There was no radio, and it was before helmets were invented. North Kingstown Police Department8166 Post RoadNorth Kingstown, RI 02852. Soon after he got the job, his longtime friend, the late Providence Mayor Vincent A. He served a five-year suspended sentence, but no jail time, and after making a career as a radio show host, was re-elected in 1991 and served until 2002, when he was forced to resign after being found guilty of racketeering conspiracy. Review and analyze the needs for police service and the efficiency of Departmental operations; promote enhanced administrative, technical and operational police practices. Narragansett Tribal Authority Police Dispatch. [Buddy] said to me, I cant let you do that.. I woke up one morning and I said to my wife, You know, I really dont want to go to work today, Vespia said. Vespia turned him down. Freq PL/M Ty Input InpPL Channel Notes; 155.550 : Police Disp. So did it suffer? South Kingstown Police and EMS use the RISCON system for communications. "Fifty-seven years is a long time to be a cop," South Kingstown's Chief Vincent Vespia . Phone: 401-294-3311 or 911 Non Emergency Phone: 401-294-3316 He was eating peppers and sausage.. I think we can be a lot more proactive that way, instead of reactive, he has said, noting the national trend about distrust of the police and he cited the need to build trust. At the time, he was the youngest man elected to the office. Let us know in this week's poll question below. Vespia said for now, he looks forward to spending time with his family, and working on the honey do list from his wife. All the police work required in a town as large as North Kingstown could not have been accomplished with a department which, for nearly its first two decades, rarely exceeded ten men, without the help provided by the assistance of the auxiliary police, later to be known as the police reserve. 34, South Kingstown, Narragansett) introduced legislation this week that would provide all students in Rhode Island with free break and lunch meals throughout the school year. Although preservation of peace and protection of lives and property are the principle duties of a police officer, South Kingstown Public Safety Personnel, both sworn and civilian, also function as public service officers responsible for identifying and responding to service needs of all our citizens. The public safety building can be viewed and recorded on closed circuit TV cameras and monitors located in the dispatch center. The Wickford Barracks of the RI State Police housed the fledgling South county patrol formed in the early 1930's to, primarily, patrol the burgeoning state highway system that was rapidly being established throughout the southern part of Rhode Island. Vespia has never thought much of the crime family. At the beginning of Chief Moon's tenure, the Department consisted of six men, including himself. On November 1, Tamburini will take over his dear friends status as the Ocean States most senior chief of police. The Federal Hill kid of a city clerk, Vespia and an Army buddy spent their days as drug store cowboys. On a whim, they took a drive to the Rhode Island State Police barracks in Scituate. The South Kingstown Fire Department was called in to assist in extinguishing the flames. County pages show all online feeds available that cover areas within that county. Officials said the state medical examiner will examine the body. But when it came time to report to Fort Dix, Vespia offered to rent a car and drive Cianci to New Jersey. Police said they found the South Kingstown emergency vehicle on I-95 in Cranston and arrested Ryan Manning, 34, of Cranston, shortly after. SKPD promotes slew of officers as part of outreach effort, By Bill Seymour I had shaken hands with [Town Manager] Steve Alfred, and once that happened, that was the end of it., From day one, I missed hands-on detective work, Vespia said in 2012. Vespia recalls being blunt with the young mayor. Some wonderful, wonderful changes have occurred.. In the early 70s, Cianci was mulling a first run for mayor. Officers of the South Kingstown Police Department conduct their professional responsibilities in a disciplined manner pledging to uphold the laws of the Nation, State, Town Code, and Rules and Regulations of the South Kingstown Police Department. North Kingstown police and fire use the RISCON system for communications. Rhode Island Public Safety all police and fire DPW On RISCON 800MhZ: Public Safety 36 : Online: South Kingstown Fire Dispatch (UFD & KFD) Union Fire District (UFD) and Kingston Fire District (KFD) dispatch channel. Well so would you, and so would I.. And the tools available to cops of that era were limited. Sworn Police Officers also work in the dispatch center, when needed. Managing editor Liz Boardman and reporter Carla Aveledo contributed to this story. My question is, Have they switched to a digital frequency?, which I will not be able to receive on this scanner. Joel Ewing-Chow said. In 2012, he was inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame. That particular phrase, to him, made the players out to be something greater than a bunch of unintelligent, social misfits who thrived on fear. The public safety building can be viewed and recorded on closed circuit TV cameras and monitors located in the dispatch center. One of them is that Federal Hill was a safer place back then. Vespia said Patriarca took a few more bites of his dinner, got dressed, and threw on his coat. When Chief Moon retired many years later, he left a police department ready to face a modern world. You cant be successful unless you have a good partner, and Vinny was the best.. I dont believe Buddy was on the take. Work in unison with Town Departments and multiple agencies on community emergency preparedness planning and administration; maintain state of readiness for emergency response; coordinate implementation of emergency evacuation shelters as needed. Cianci was convicted of two felonies, and each time, was forced to resign from office. 7201. Decades later, Ciancis second stint as mayor collapsed under a federal racketeering conviction in Operation Plunder Dome. Primary operations are in the clear. It think they have switched over to the RISCON system. For instance, South Kingstown Police will join this year for the first time sponsoring on Aug. 3 a National Night Out, a community-building campaign that promotespolice-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, Bucco and Monte said. High around 40F. In 1952, the N.K. She said, Thats a message.. But theres the Peter Principle you rise to the level of your own incompetence. As a young motorcycle trooper out of Wickford, Vespia said he and his colleagues regularly worked 16-plus-hour days. Courtesy: Vincent Vespia Jr. Town Manager Stephen A. Alfred confirmed Vespias upcoming retirement. Vespia expected much from his officers, Allen recalled, and praised them when they did their jobs well. Also: Bristol man charged following early morning police standoff | Bowen's Wharf to host 51st tree lighting | more. Cianci scribbled on a tablecloth: Would it be public office or a boat? The Chief's mobile fleet consisted of two police cruisers and his own personal car, all of which were equipped with a new-fangled two-way radio recently installed in 1947. We added them all up, and it was cheaper for him to run for mayor than it was for him to buy a boat, Vespia recalled. Uniden BCD996XT No audio from certain channel. Westerly Dispatch, is the primary dispatch center for the Rhode Island Southern Fire League, which is the fire mutual aid organization in southwest Rhode Island. Directions: Town Manager Stephen A. Alfred confirmed Vespia's upcoming retirement. Police said the vehicle involved in the crash was a blue Jeep Patriot, most likely a model year between 2007 and 2017. Westerly Westerly Fire District only covers central/downtown area and has its own frequency for dispatch/ops. Interact cooperatively with the South Kingstown School Department, local institutional groups (URI, South County Hospital, and Fire Districts), neighboring police Departments, the RI State Police, multiple State and Federal agencies, and advocacy groups to form partnerships to make South Kingstown a safe community. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I believe that had I ever gone to work for him, it would never have happened, Vespia said. Maybe I wouldnt be in the position I would be in now [if not for him].. All uniformed Rhode Island State Police troopers are expected to be equipped with cruiser and body cameras by the end of April. This is not generally known, Vespia said. Location: 27th Ave & Camelback, Phoenix, az System: Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) Simulcast A : Phoenix PD All Precinct Talkgroups, and C Deck. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. He succeeded Clinton E. Salisbury who died Dec. 30, 2015, at age 91. SK Police Chief Vincent A. Vespia Jr. recalls his long friendship with the late Buddy Cianci. Patriarca that are heavy on fantasy and light on fact. Vespia said the notion of leaving the job behind seemed to sneak up one day. 34, South Kingstown, Narragansett) introduced legislation this week that would provide all students in Rhode Island with free break and lunch meals throughout the school year. Let us know in this week's poll question below. Thats one thing Ill take with me. Cianci married Sheila Bentley McKenna in 1973; they divorced in 1983. Also: Amazon to open "4-Star" store in Providence mall | New developments in NK "fat test" controversy | more. In addition, they are planning an internship program for college-age individuals for both an initial look at a law enforcement career and opportunity for the department to recruit those interested. Police said the postcards are in the mail and claim to have time sensitive information regarding victims' mortgages. Investigate and prosecute all known criminal offenses. I always referred to him as a Chief and I always will, Allen said. I look at some of the people who I have arrested through the many years and I look at them and say, There but for the grace of God go I, Because I came from the same background, and same neighborhood as some of those people.. All police operations are fully encrypted. He thought I was a good policeman, and he always treated me with respect. 166 were here. A placard meant, phone in ASAP., They were wonderful, wonderful people, Vespia said. Police connected themselves with the police departments of New England, New York, And Pennsylvania when it installed a Teletype machine, the 1950's version of the world-wide-web. Recruit and train police officers, and provide training and professional development to all Department personnel. Although Vespias tenure will end Nov. 1, his title will remain. Jul 18 9-8-8 is the new nationwide mental health crisis hotline. Tanzi's bill would make permanent COVID-19 programs that eliminated the need for students to pay for their own meals and, she says, would "encourage schools to purchase food from local farms, ask schools to engage with the community to cook culturally relevant meals and allow parents with means to pay for meals if they choose." The restaurant was one of Ciancis favorites and after his death, set aside Table 5 his usual spot as a tribute to him. The Dispatch Center of South Kingstown Police Department is staffed 24 hours a day, with 2 dispatchers, from a roster of 8 full time dispatchers and 1 part-time dispatcher. I give him credit for his perseverance and getting through the good times and bad times to continue, and tough it out. This photo has been digitally altered to remove sensitive material. This group of part-timers and volunteers filled in where needed in those early years and did so in an exemplary fashion. The name Richard Tamburini is there, too. Our friendship never suffered, but I never went to visit him [in prison], Vespia said. South Kingstown. In 1984, Ciancis first mayoralty fell when he pleaded no contest to assaulting Raymond DeLeo at Ciancis East Side home. Westerly Police uses the RISCON system for communications. He also is a member of the Rhode Island Justice Commission and its Law Enforcement Planning Committee. A 19-year veteran of the force, he rose through the ranks spending much time in the detective bureau. But even recounting Buddys downfall, theres an undertone of regret. SKPD Chief Vincent Vespia to retire Nov. 1. He will be remembered for his incredible wit and uniqueness, Vespia said. He was 74. One of the smartest moves Ive ever made was to resist going to Providence, Vespia said. Cloudy and windy at times with occasional rainmainly in the morning. Vespia said the mob boss offered the pair some food. William Shock, 27, was charged with two counts of distribution and one count of possession of child pornography. I dont think Im totally incompetent Ive been chief for 30 years but the greater number of duties of a police chief are administrative and that was not my first interest, my first love. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. He faces child porn charges. We kind of grew apart, Vespia said. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. Former South Kingstown Police Chief Vincent Vespia, 84, the town's longest-serving top cop, died Tuesday morning at South County Hospital. Raymond put a $50 bill in his pocket, Vespia said. File Photo: Michael Derr. I have too much respect for the office I hold, to go forward with a plan like that. He reaches in the drawer and comes out with an application for him, and he hands me an application, he said. Identify, report, and remove a variety of public safety hazards and to provide assistance to ensure citizen safety at every opportunity. Those people have paid their debt to society and theyve proven to be worthwhile citizens. Alfred lauded Vespia for being instrumental in guiding South Kingstown Police during his tenure. Vespia is not sure that was what convinced Cianci to make the run for mayor, but as Vespia sat in his leather chair in his office in the Public Safety Building on Kingstown Road in Peace Dale, he said he wished he could go back to that night and take that tablecloth home with him. Its a young mans job. The document allegedly included writings depicting the gruesome murder, and a judge ordered Vespia to turn the journal over to state Department of Corrections officials, so a psychiatrist could review it as part of an evaluation of Woodmansees mental health. And he ran for mayor. His killer, Michael Woodmansee, was charged in 1982, after a teenager came forward to say Woodmansee had tried to lure him into the woods, a report that brought renewed investigation into the Foreman case. It serves all of the fire, rescue & EMS agencies in the towns of Westerly, Hopkinton, and Richmond. I was planning to rent a car, take a vacation and drive him. Jeffrey Hill works for the Rhode Island Department of Health in a program focused on child harm prevention.