South Kingstown Police Department

Address

1790 Kingston Road
South Kingstown, RI 02879

(401) 783-3321

www.southkingstownri.com/152/Police-Department

Description:

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. The mission statement is unique in that in addition to defining the well-accepted principal duties of law enforcement, it also advocates that the Town!€™s public safety personnel recognize the need to function as community service providers. 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. The Department is committed to delivering the highest level of police professionalism to the Citizens of South Kingstown in a sensitive and efficient manner within the rule of law which guarantees individual rights to all our citizens.

Description

The Animal Control Officers work out of the South Kingstown Public Safety Building. Animal Control's mission is to enforce all Town and State Laws pertaining to domestic animals and to ensure that all animals in the Town of South Kingstown are treated humanely. Public/Humane education in regard to the proper treatment and care of animals plays a large role in helping to ensure animals are properly cared for. Animal Control Officers are also first responders to calls concerning possible rabid animals. Animal Control handles 1,400-1,500 complaints a year.

Service Area

South Kingstown, Wakefield

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
401-783-3321
Name:
Animal Control
Number:
401-783-3321
Name:
Main Phone
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PD-0700.0400) and related services within the Service Tree.

Special Notes/Funding

Prescription Drug Disposal Box

Description

These items are restricted and should not be placed in box: - Aerosol - Hydrogen Peroxide - Illegal Drugs - Inhalers & Thermometers - Lotions - Needles

Required Documents

N/A

Eligibility

All

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

None

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island
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    Description

    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. The mission statement is unique in that in addition to defining the well-accepted principal duties of law enforcement, it also advocates that the Town’s public safety personnel recognize the need to function as community service providers. 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. The Department is committed to delivering the highest level of police professionalism to the Citizens of South Kingstown in a sensitive and efficient manner within the rule of law which guarantees individual rights to all our citizens.

    Hours

    24/7

    Service Area

    South Kingstown, Wakefield

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island
      • Washington County
        • South Kingstown

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-783-3321
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FL-6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

    General Information

    Hours:

    24/7

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    December 5, 2018

    Legal Status:

    Governmental

    Description

    The Animal Control Officers work out of the South Kingstown Public Safety Building. Animal Control's mission is to enforce all Town and State Laws pertaining to domestic animals and to ensure that all animals in the Town of South Kingstown are treated humanely. Public/Humane education in regard to the proper treatment and care of animals plays a large role in helping to ensure animals are properly cared for. Animal Control Officers are also first responders to calls concerning possible rabid animals. Animal Control handles 1,400-1,500 complaints a year.

    Service Area

    South Kingstown, Wakefield

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      Serves all areas

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-783-3321
    Name:
    Animal Control
    Number:
    401-783-3321
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PD-0700.0400) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Special Notes/Funding

    Prescription Drug Disposal Box

    Description

    These items are restricted and should not be placed in box: - Aerosol - Hydrogen Peroxide - Illegal Drugs - Inhalers & Thermometers - Lotions - Needles

    Required Documents

    N/A

    Eligibility

    All

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    None

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TE-8920.7200-550) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      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. The mission statement is unique in that in addition to defining the well-accepted principal duties of law enforcement, it also advocates that the Town’s public safety personnel recognize the need to function as community service providers. 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. The Department is committed to delivering the highest level of police professionalism to the Citizens of South Kingstown in a sensitive and efficient manner within the rule of law which guarantees individual rights to all our citizens.

      Hours

      24/7

      Service Area

      South Kingstown, Wakefield

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Rhode Island
        • Washington County
          • South Kingstown

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-783-3321
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FL-6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geographies Served

      • Serves All Areas

      Address Listings

      Mailing

      1790 Kingston Road
      South Kingstown, RI 02879

      Physical (Primary)

      1790 Kingston Road
      South Kingstown, RI 02879

      Contacts

      Joseph Geaber, Jr

      Primary Contact

      Chief of Police

      Robert Wilson

      Animal Control Officer

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (401) 783-3321

      Animal Control

      (401) 783-3321

      Fax

      (401) 788-9775

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