Section 270-RICR-10-00-1.3 - ForewordA. Established in 1925 as a law enforcement agency, members of the Rhode Island State Police are entrusted with traffic control and safety on the State's highways, as well as criminal investigation and crime suppression throughout the State. Since its inception, Division members tirelessly performed these duties under able supervision by a succession of noteworthy superintendents. The Superintendent hereby enacts this document as the official Rules and Regulations of the Rhode Island State Police.B. The Rules and Regulations manual is comprised of the following Chapters: 4. Alcohol & Other IntoxicantsC. As a whole, this manual is intended to embody the principles of effective law enforcement that troopers have come to espouse. The Rules and Regulations manual is supplemented by the Administration and Law Enforcement Operations Manual, also known as Division General Orders, and all other written directives that detail the specific policies and procedures concerning internal management of the Division.D. Members should read these Rules and Regulations with the understanding that unforeseeable circumstances, which no provision of this manual is strictly applicable, may occur. The lack of a specific Rule or Regulation governing such an instance does not authorize a member's conduct to deviate from the superior standards which are the hallmark of this organization.E. The Superintendent, appointed by the Governor and serves at his/her pleasure, maintains authority to interpret the Rules and Regulations of the Rhode Island State Police.F. Violations of Rules and Regulations Any violation of this Part or of any Division General Order, policy, procedure, directive, order, or command given lawfully by superior authority, may be grounds for disciplinary action. The Superintendent, or his/her designee, will determine the appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with GO 3C - Internal Investigation Procedure/Policy, GO 3C1 - Disciplinary Matrix and the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-28.6 Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights.
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Amended effective 3/12/2023