Rhode Island Police Stations and State Police Barracks
After an arrest in Rhode Island, a person may be transported to a municipal police station or a Rhode Island State Police barracks for processing. The location usually depends on where the alleged offense occurred, which law enforcement agency conducted the stop or investigation, and whether the arrest involved local police or the Rhode Island State Police.
Following a Rhode Island DUI arrest, officers may use the station or barracks to complete booking paperwork, document personal property, take fingerprints and photographs, request a chemical test, and prepare release or court documents.
The directory below provides links to Rhode Island State Police barracks and municipal police departments throughout the state.
Emergency notice: Call 911 when immediate police, fire, or medical assistance is required. Department telephone numbers and website contact forms should not be used to report an active emergency.
Rhode Island State Police Barracks
The Rhode Island State Police lists its headquarters and four additional barracks locations. The agency’s official contact page provides current addresses, telephone numbers, and directions.
Rhode Island State Police Headquarters — Scituate Barracks
Address:
311 Danielson Pike
North Scituate, RI 02857
Business phone: (401) 444-1000
Visit the Rhode Island State Police Website
Wickford Barracks
Address:
7875 Post Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Phone: (401) 444-1064
Visit the Rhode Island State Police Contact Page
Portsmouth Barracks
Address:
838 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Phone: (401) 444-1066
Visit the Rhode Island State Police Contact Page
Lincoln Woods Barracks
Address:
1575 Louisquisset Pike
Lincoln, RI 02865
Phone: (401) 444-1100
Visit the Rhode Island State Police Contact Page
Hope Valley Barracks
Address:
54 Nooseneck Hill Road
Richmond, RI 02898
Phone: (401) 444-1068
Visit the Rhode Island State Police Contact Page
Rhode Island Municipal Police Departments
Rhode Island has 39 incorporated cities and towns. Most maintain municipal police departments. Exeter does not operate a conventional municipal police department and generally receives law-enforcement services from the Rhode Island State Police.
The Rhode Island government maintains an official directory of the state’s cities and towns.
Barrington Police Department
Serving Barrington, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Barrington Police Department
Visit the Barrington Police Department Website
Bristol Police Department
Serving Bristol, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Bristol Police Department
Visit the Bristol Police Department Website
Burrillville Police Department
Serving Burrillville, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Burrillville Police Department
Visit the Burrillville Police Department Website
Central Falls Police Department
Serving Central Falls, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Central Falls Police Department
Visit the Central Falls Police Department Website
Charlestown Police Department
Serving Charlestown, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Charlestown Police Department
Visit the Charlestown Police Department Website
Coventry Police Department
Serving Coventry, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Coventry Police Department
Visit the Coventry Police Department Website
Cranston Police Department
Address:
5 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: (401) 942-2211
Get Directions to Cranston Police Department
Visit the Cranston Police Department Website
The department identifies 5 Garfield Avenue as its location and lists (401) 942-2211 as its main telephone number.
Cumberland Police Department
Serving Cumberland, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Cumberland Police Department
Visit the Cumberland Police Department Website
East Greenwich Police Department
Serving East Greenwich, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to East Greenwich Police Department
Visit the East Greenwich Police Department Website
East Providence Police Department
Serving East Providence, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to East Providence Police Department
Visit the East Providence Police Department Website
The City of East Providence lists (401) 435-7600 as the Police Department’s main number.
Exeter Police Services
The Town of Exeter does not maintain a traditional municipal police department. Law-enforcement services are generally provided by the Rhode Island State Police.
For an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency assistance, contact the Rhode Island State Police.
Get Directions to Rhode Island State Police Headquarters
Visit the Rhode Island State Police Website
Visit the Town of Exeter Website
Foster Police Department
Serving Foster, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Foster Police Department
Visit the Foster Police Department Website
Glocester Police Department
Serving Glocester, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Glocester Police Department
Visit the Glocester Police Department Website
Hopkinton Police Department
Serving Hopkinton, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Hopkinton Police Department
Visit the Hopkinton Police Department Website
Jamestown Police Department
Serving Jamestown, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Jamestown Police Department
Visit the Jamestown Police Department Website
Johnston Police Department
Serving Johnston, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Johnston Police Department
Visit the Johnston Police Department Website
Lincoln Police Department
Serving Lincoln, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Lincoln Police Department
Visit the Lincoln Police Department Website
Little Compton Police Department
Serving Little Compton, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Little Compton Police Department
Visit the Little Compton Police Department Website
Middletown Police Department
Serving Middletown, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Middletown Police Department
Visit the Middletown Police Department Website
Narragansett Police Department
Serving Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Narragansett Police Department
Visit the Narragansett Police Department Website
New Shoreham Police Department
Serving New Shoreham and Block Island.
Get Directions to New Shoreham Police Department
Visit the New Shoreham Police Department Website
Newport Police Department
Serving Newport, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Newport Police Department
Visit the Newport Police Department Website
North Kingstown Police Department
Address:
8166 Post Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Non-emergency phone: (401) 294-3316
Get Directions to North Kingstown Police Department
Visit the North Kingstown Police Department Website
The department’s municipal page lists 8166 Post Road and (401) 294-3316 as its non-emergency number.
North Providence Police Department
Address:
1835 Mineral Spring Avenue
North Providence, RI 02904
Phone: (401) 231-4533
Get Directions to North Providence Police Department
Visit the North Providence Police Department Website
The department lists 1835 Mineral Spring Avenue and (401) 231-4533 as its main contact information.
North Smithfield Police Department
Serving North Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to North Smithfield Police Department
Visit the North Smithfield Police Department Website
Pawtucket Police Department
Serving Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Pawtucket Police Department
Visit the Pawtucket Police Department Website
Portsmouth Police Department
Serving Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Portsmouth Police Department
Visit the Portsmouth Police Department Website
The municipal Portsmouth Police Department is separate from the Rhode Island State Police Portsmouth Barracks.
Providence Police Department
Address:
Public Safety Complex
325 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
Non-emergency phone: (401) 272-3121
Get Directions to Providence Police Department
Visit the Providence Police Department Website
The State of Rhode Island municipal directory lists (401) 272-3121 as the Providence Police Department’s telephone number.
Richmond Police Department
Address:
1168 Main Street
Wyoming, RI 02898
Phone: (401) 539-8289
Get Directions to Richmond Police Department
Visit the Richmond Police Department Website
The Richmond Police Department lists 1168 Main Street and (401) 539-8289 as its contact information.
The Rhode Island State Police Hope Valley Barracks is also located in Richmond but is separate from the Richmond Police Department.
Scituate Police Department
Serving Scituate, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Scituate Police Department
Visit the Scituate Police Department Website
The municipal Scituate Police Department is separate from the Rhode Island State Police Headquarters in North Scituate.
Smithfield Police Department
Serving Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Smithfield Police Department
Visit the Smithfield Police Department Website
South Kingstown Police Department
Serving South Kingstown, Wakefield, and surrounding communities.
Get Directions to South Kingstown Police Department
Visit the South Kingstown Police Department Website
Tiverton Police Department
Address:
20 Industrial Way
Tiverton, RI 02878
Phone: (401) 625-6716
Get Directions to Tiverton Police Department
Visit the Tiverton Police Department Website
The Town of Tiverton lists 20 Industrial Way and (401) 625-6716 as the department’s contact information.
Warren Police Department
Serving Warren, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Warren Police Department
Visit the Warren Police Department Website
Warwick Police Department
Serving Warwick, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Warwick Police Department
Visit the Warwick Police Department Website
West Greenwich Police Department
Serving West Greenwich, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to West Greenwich Police Department
Visit the West Greenwich Police Department Website
West Warwick Police Department
Serving West Warwick, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to West Warwick Police Department
Visit the West Warwick Police Department Website
Westerly Police Department
Serving Westerly, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Westerly Police Department
Visit the Westerly Police Department Website
Woonsocket Police Department
Serving Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Get Directions to Woonsocket Police Department
Visit the Woonsocket Police Department Website
What Happens at a Police Station After a Rhode Island DUI Arrest?
The exact procedure depends on the arresting agency, the circumstances of the traffic stop, and whether the person is accused of refusing or failing a chemical test.
Processing following a Rhode Island DUI arrest may include:
- Recording the arrested person’s identifying information
- Taking fingerprints and booking photographs
- Inventorying personal belongings
- Preparing the arrest report and charging documents
- Advising the person of rights related to chemical testing
- Requesting a breath, blood, or urine test when legally applicable
- Documenting a refusal to submit to testing
- Allowing the arrested person to contact an attorney
- Determining release or bail conditions
- Providing information about an upcoming court date
The police station or barracks where a person is processed may not be the location where the case will ultimately be heard.
A criminal DUI charge may proceed through the Rhode Island District Court. A civil chemical-test-refusal case or certain traffic matters may proceed through the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal.
Can You Pick Someone Up After a DUI Arrest?
A family member or friend should contact the arresting agency before traveling to the station.
The timing and conditions of release may depend on:
- Whether booking has been completed
- Whether bail must be posted
- The arrested person’s physical condition
- Whether a responsible adult must provide transportation
- Whether the vehicle was towed
- Whether additional criminal charges are involved
- Whether the person is being transported to another facility or court
A police department may not provide detailed case information over the telephone. However, it may be able to confirm whether a person is still being processed and explain its general release procedures.
Do not call 911 to ask about the status of an arrested person. Use the police department’s non-emergency telephone number.
How Do You Determine Which Police Department Made the Arrest?
The arresting agency is usually identified on documents provided after the arrest, including:
- A criminal summons
- A traffic citation
- Bail or release paperwork
- Chemical-test documents
- A refusal notice
- A property receipt
- Court paperwork
- A vehicle-towing notice
- The police arrest report
When the arresting agency is unclear, consider where the traffic stop occurred and whether the officer was employed by a municipal department, the Rhode Island State Police, or another law-enforcement agency.
How Do You Obtain a Rhode Island Police Report?
The procedure for obtaining an arrest report, accident report, or other police record varies by agency.
The person requesting the record may need to contact the police department or State Police barracks that created it. Before submitting a request, ask:
- Whether the report is available
- Whether identification is required
- Whether a written request must be submitted
- Whether the request can be made online
- Whether there is a copying or processing fee
- Whether the report can be released while the case remains pending
- Whether photographs, recordings, or videos require separate requests
Some materials may not be immediately available to the public while a criminal case is pending. A Rhode Island criminal defense attorney may obtain police reports, recordings, test results, and other evidence through the criminal discovery process.
Speak With a Rhode Island DUI Defense Attorney
An arrest is not the same as a conviction.
The legality of the traffic stop, the officer’s observations, field sobriety testing, chemical-test procedures, police video, body-camera footage, witness statements, equipment maintenance, and the handling of evidence may all affect a Rhode Island DUI case.
S. Joshua Macktaz, Esq. represents people facing DUI and criminal charges throughout Rhode Island. As a former Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General, he understands how the state investigates and prosecutes criminal cases.
To discuss a Rhode Island DUI arrest, contact S. Joshua Macktaz, Esq. for a confidential consultation.
Call 401-861-1155 or contact the firm online.
This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Police department addresses, telephone numbers, websites, personnel, and operating procedures may change. Confirm current information with the appropriate agency before visiting a location.
