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2005 Rhode Island Code - § 13-5-3 — Appointment, removal, and duties of matrons.
The police chief of every city or town shall appoint at least one woman who
shall be known as a police matron. The public safety commission of the city of
Providence shall appoint at least two (2) women who shall be known as police
matrons. A police matron shall not be appointed for any definite term, but may
hold office until removal. She may be removed at any time for cause by the
appointing body, by a written order stating the cause of removal. Police
matrons shall assist with the confinement of all female prisoners.
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