Cumberland Police Department

10/16/2026

🎃Public Safety Trunk-or-Treat🎃

REMINDER

Tomorrow, Saturday, 10/17, we will be joining our public safety partners from around Rhode Island for the Public Safety Trunk-or-Treat event at Metcalf Elementary School in Exeter RI (30 Nooseneck Hill Road).

We hope to see you there!

10/16/2026

🎉Promotions🎉

We are pleased to announce and congratulate Captain Gregory Pomfret who was promoted to Deputy Chief, Sergeant Michael Robinson who was promoted to Captain and Detective Patrick Simons who was promoted to Sergeant earlier today.

Deputy Chief Pomfret, Captain Robinson & Sergeant Simons were sworn in by Mayor Jeffrey Mutter earlier this morning at the Cumberland Public Safety Complex.

Congratulations Dep. Chief Pomfret, Capt. Robinson & Sgt. Simons.

10/15/2026

📣Temporary VIN Department Hours📣

Tomorrow, Friday, 10/16 the VIN Department hours will be: 8:00 a.m. - 12: 30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

10/15/2026

Alcohol can decrease your reaction time as a driver and as a pedestrian. Always make a plan for a safe ride home.
Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association
NHTSA
Rhode Island Department of Transportation

10/13/2026

Stay alert from curb to curb. When you're a pedestrian, use crosswalks when possible, stay visible and watch for approaching vehicles.


Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association
NHTSA
Rhode Island Department of Transportation

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

Alcohol can decrease your reaction time as a driver and as a pedestrian. Always make a plan for a safe ride home.

RIPCA

10/10/2026

🎃Public Safety Trunk-or-Treat🎃

Next Saturday, 10/17, some of our Officers will be joining our public safety partners from around Rhode Island for the Public Safety Trunk-or-Treat event at Metcalf Elementary School in Exeter RI (30 Nooseneck Hill Road).

We hope to see you there!

10/09/2026

When you're behind the wheel, you have the power to do enormous damage.
That means you also have the power to prevent it.
Slow down. Stay focused. Watch for people walking and crossing.
Use that power responsibly.



Because we care . . .

10/09/2026

⚠️Night & Overnight Road Work⚠️

According to Rhode Island Department of Transportation there will be overnight lane restrictions on Route 295 tonight, Friday, 10/9 until tomorrow morning.

Please use caution and/or seek alternative routes to avoid possible delays.