East Providence Police

10/30/2026

Please join us in congratulating Captain Kurt Hawes on his promotion to Captain.

Captain Kurt J. Hawes has served the East Providence Police Department for 15 years. He joined the force as a Patrol Officer in December 2011. In 2013, he trained and evaluated new officers as a Field Training Officer, and in 2017, he moved into investigative work as a Detective Corporal, specializing in major crimes and juvenile cases.

Captain Hawes was promoted to Sergeant in 2018, where he supervised patrol operations and was selected to serve in the Office of Professional Standards. In 2022, he was promoted to Lieutenant of the Services Division. There, he directed the department's technology and IT operations, administered the Axon platforms, and helped establish the department's drone unit, earning his FAA Part 107 certification.

During this time, he also managed the department's grant programs, implementing the body-worn camera program and helping secure nearly $750,000 in federal funds across multiple grants.

From May 2025 until his promotion to Captain, he served as Detective Lieutenant, overseeing detective operations and complex criminal investigations, serving as the department's Public Information Officer, and running the license to carry program.

Captain Hawes holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Westfield State College and multiple department commendations.

10/29/2026

SOCKTOBER 2026: THE FINAL COUNT IS IN!

That’s a wrap on Socktober 2026, and what an incredible finish!

This year, the East Providence Police Department challenged our friends at the East Providence Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency to join the effort and see which department could collect the most socks for community members in need. As much as we appreciate the Fire Department jumping in to help, we’re happy to report that the Police Department took home bragging rights!

But in the end, the real winners are the people in our community who need a helping hand.

The combined total? An AMAZING 8,359 pairs of socks! 🧦👏

For their first year participating, the East Providence Fire Department came out swinging and collected an incredible number of socks. We’re proud of their efforts, even if they’ll have to spend the next year hearing about our victory!

A special thank you to Kim Nelson for organizing this friendly competition between our police and fire departments and helping make this year’s Socktober such a success. This also could not have happened without Christine Alves' vision to help our community. Hopefully we break last year's record!

To everyone who donated, spread the word, and helped make this possible: THANK YOU! Your generosity will go a long way toward helping our neighbors in need.

The competition may be over, but the impact of your generosity will continue long after October ends.

8,359 pairs of socks. Two departments. One community. One incredible cause.

10/28/2026

Thank you to Cat Country 98.1 for showing their support for the men and women of the East Providence Police Department!

10/23/2026

🐾 MISSING DOG – PLEASE HELP FIND WINNIE! 🐾

The East Providence Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating Winnie, who has been missing since last evening (October 22) in the area of Martin Middle School.

Winnie is a small black dog with floppy ears and a distinctive white patch on her chest, as pictured below.

📍 Last Seen: Martin Middle School area, East Providence

📅 Missing Since: Thursday evening, October 22

If you live in the area, please keep an eye out and check your yards, under decks, and around sheds.

If you spot Winnie, please do not chase her. Instead, report her location so she can be safely reunited with her family.

📞 Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the East Providence Police Department at (401) 435-7600.

Please share this post to help bring Winnie home safely!

10/20/2026

Our entire department recently wrapped up two weeks of department fi****ms and use of force training. The very skilled group of fi****ms instructors put on a great block of instruction to include high-stress decision making and scenario-based encounters. The two weeks culminated with an annual retired officer qualification.

10/19/2026

The East Providence Police Department and the East Providence Fire Department will be conducting joint training today at the old Sacred Heart School, 56 Purchase St.

In case you see multiple fire and police vehicles in the area, this is just a joint training opportunity.

The police and fire departments try to take advantage of any time they can get to train together, to form a more cohesive unit when responding to calls.

10/16/2026

Please be advised of the parking restrictions tomorrow (Saturday) morning from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for the Witches Guild Parade.

10/16/2026

Another milestone for our East Providence Police Explosive K9 team!

This week K9 Nick and his handler, Lt Bonvehi, earned their certification in Explosive Odor Tracking, making Nick the only K9 in Rhode Island with this specialized certification!

Explosive Odor Tracking trains dogs to detect explosive odors carried through the air by a moving person and follow that scent back to its source, even through a crowd. This skill adds another layer of protection at public events and busy gathering places.

A special thank you to Todd Mona, trainer for the Capital Region Training Group, for his guidance, dedication, and hard work in preparing them for this milestone!

10/16/2026

Just a heads up if you are planning on traveling 95 North and South at Route 10 beginning tonight into tomorrow morning.

⚠️ REMINDER: Starting Friday night, October 16, we’re scheduled to begin a series of three consecutive weekend overnight closures for bridge demolition of I-95 at the Route 10 (Exit 33) interchange in Cranston and Providence. The schedule varies with full and partial closures, and some ramps to and from Route 10 also will be closed.

We strongly advise motorists to seek alternate routes, such as I-295 and Route 10, to avoid delays and extended travel times. Lane closures may begin after 10 p.m. and any full closures would not start until midnight. I-95 will be fully open by 7 a.m. the next day.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hGiZg1

10/14/2026

Today Officer DeOliveira and Officer Conti attended Westfield State University's Counseling, Government, and Criminal Justice Career Fair. They spoke with several students who are pursuing their college degrees in various disciplines.

This annual career fair was open to the public and welcomed numerous college and university students from the greater Springfield, Massachusetts area.

The East Providence Police Department will be opening our new hire application process soon. Check out our website and see if EPPD is the right choice for you!

https://eppdri.gov/careers/