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2020 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-28 State Police
Section 42-28-3 Scope of responsibilities.
Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 42-28-3 (2020)
§ 42-28-3. Scope of responsibilities.
(a) The Rhode Island state police and the superintendent shall be charged with the responsibility of:
(1) Providing a uniformed force for law enforcement;
(2) Preparing rules and regulations for law enforcement;
(3) Maintaining facilities for crime detection and suppression; and
(4) Controlling traffic and maintaining safety on the highways.
(b) [Deleted by P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 3, § 9].
(c) The superintendent shall also serve as the director of the department of public safety.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 21; G.L. 1956, § 42-28-3; P.L. 2007, ch. 340, § 27; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 9, § 14; P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 3, § 9.)
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