Rhode Island Sheriffs

10/07/2026

Join the RI SHERIFFS at National Faith & Blue 💙⭐

Come meet the RI SHERIFFS and our law enforcement partners from across the state at the National Faith & Blue event on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 1:00–4:00 PM at Christian Hill Community Church, 56 Tiogue Avenue, West Warwick, RI.

Bring the whole family and enjoy a FREE afternoon featuring:
🎨 Face painting 🍔 Food 🎮 Games 👧 Children’s activities 👮🏻‍♂️An opportunity to meet our Deputies.

We hope to see you there! ⭐💙

09/21/2026

Today Chief Paul Martellini swore-in Deputy Sheriff Joseph Petrarca, a retired 20-year member of the Warwick Police Department and former CCRI Campus Police Officer. Deputy Petrarca served with the Warwick Police Department for 20 years retiring as a Captain, was a member of the Scituate Police Department for 3 years and a CCRI Campus Police Officer for 3 years. Deputy Petrarca brings experience in various law enforcement divisions, such as Traffic, Detective and Professional Standards Divisions.

We are excited to have lateral transfer hire Deputy Petrarca on our team and look forward to the experience, professionalism, and dedication he will bring to the Division.

Welcome aboard!

09/21/2026

Today Chief Paul Martellini swore-in Deputy Sheriff Linda Bachand Jackson, a 20-year member of the Pawtucket Police Department and a 4-year member of the Rhode Island Airport Police Department. Deputy Bachand Jackson was a detective, FTO, Crisis Negotiator, DARE Instructor, Peer Counsellor, and a member of the Rhode Island State Crime Laboratory Commission Board.

We are excited to have lateral transfer hire Deputy Bachand Jackson on our team and look forward to the experience, professionalism, and dedication she will bring to the Division.

Welcome aboard!

09/21/2026

are proud to welcome two new members to the agency through our ongoing POST Certified/Lateral Transfer recruitment process.

Please join us in welcoming Deputies Linda Bachand Jackson and Joseph Petrarca to our team.

Are you a POST-certified law enforcement or correctional officer looking for your next opportunity? The Division is aggressively recruiting qualified lateral transfer candidates to join our ranks.

Visit sheriffs.ri.gov to learn more and take the next step in your law enforcement career with the Rhode Island Sheriffs.

09/14/2026

The Rhode Island Sheriffs will NEVER contact anyone about JURY DUTY or request payments.

If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the Rhode Island Sheriffs indicating that you have upcoming Jury Duty or have missed Jury Duty, please contact our agency directly at (401) 275-2900 to report this incident.

09/11/2026

09/04/2026

ARE YOU READY … FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER?

NOW HIRING LATERAL TRANSFERS

Ready to embark on your next career in Law Enforcement? We are NOW accepting applications for EXPERIENCED “CERTIFIED” LAW ENFORCEMENT & CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS.

Apply at sheriffs.ri.gov

08/04/2026

The Division was proud to once again assist with security operations at the Newport Jazz and Newport Folk Festivals over the past two weekends.

These iconic events are made possible through the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies from across Rhode Island, working together to help ensure the safety and security of thousands of guests and the performers so all can enjoy the music and festivities.

07/20/2026

Today, Chief Paul Martellini and Deputy Warden Rachel Bray of the RI Department of Corrections proudly recognized Deputy Russell Embrey for his swift, decisive, and life-saving actions in response to an individual in medical distress. On July 1, 2026, Deputy Embrey and a Correctional Officer responded immediately when an inmate at the RI Department of Corrections experienced a medical emergency. Together they administered life-saving CPR. Chief Martellini stated that “at that moment, Deputy Embrey put our core values into action, showing dedication to duty and quick thinking.”

Deputy Embrey’s immediate response, professionalism, and commitment to the safety and well-being of others reflect great credit upon himself and the Division.

07/14/2026

Yesterday, we swore-in Deputy Sheriff Assan Touray, a lateral transfer hire who graduated from the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy in 2022 and served as a Patrol Officer with the City of Woonsocket Police Department for over 3 years.

Deputy Touray was assigned to the Patrol Division on the night shift, where he enforced traffic laws, responded to medical emergencies, investigated motor vehicle crashes, handled domestic disputes, and responded to a wide range of criminal incidents.

We are excited to have Deputy Touray on our team and look forward to the experience, professionalism, and dedication he will bring to the Division.

Welcome aboard!