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The mission of
the Smithfield Police Department’s traffic services program is to promote
the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic
and deliver traffic-related services designed to reduce the number of
traffic collisions. The Department’s Uniform Division enforces traffic laws
in a consistent and courteous manner to foster a positive public image,
while providing all necessary traffic-related services.
The Department
enjoys a close, effective working relationship with the Rhode Island
Department of Transportation and the State Traffic Commission. Additionally,
the Department works hand-in-hand with the Town Department of Public Works
and is represented on the Town Traffic Commission, a committee which handles
complaints and suggestions concerning traffic control devices, (i.e.: stop
signs, traffic signals, etc.) parking regulations, and deficiencies in the
Town’s roadways. These relationships promote close coordination and
cooperation, which are essential to the maintenance of a safe and effective
highway system.
The Department
assists disabled motorists, persons locked out of their vehicles,
investigates over 1,000 traffic collisions per year, and provides car seat
inspections to parents and caregivers. The Department actively participates
in regional and national programs that specifically target speeding,
drunk-drivers, aggressive drivers, and motorists not wearing their safety
belts. In addition to hand-held Radar and Laser units, the department has
outfitted an unmarked police vehicle to assist officers with traffic
enforcement.
The Department
encourages the community to express their concerns regarding traffic
problems. We direct much of our attention to locations where residents feel
that the vehicular traffic poses a safety concern. For matters that do not
require an immediate police response, residents can email
traffic@smithfieldpd.com. Doing this
will generate an email to several members of the Department, including the
Operations Sergeant who coordinates police responses to traffic-related
issues. All requests will receive a timely response from Sgt. Pezzullo.
Concerned
residents can also contact Sergeant Pezzullo directly at (401) 231-2500
ext.37, Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm, or via email at
gpezzullo@smithfieldpd.com.
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