Section 270-RICR-10-00-1.8 - MiscellaneousA. Eligibility for Reenlistment 1. Physical Exam - Members are required to have a physical examination by the Division Physician every three (3) years. The purpose of the exam is used to examine overall health and identify potential medical concerns.2. Background Check - Members are required to undergo a background check as outlined in General Order 52H, § C, 2.3. Oath of Office - Members are required to take the Oath of Office every three (3) years.B. Residency Requirement 1. Upon appointment to the Division of State Police, and until retirement, sworn members are required to make their residence in the State of Rhode Island.2. Residence shall be defined as a member's fixed and true domicile where they intend to reside for an indefinite period.C. Telephone Requirement All members will maintain a telephone number that ensures twenty-four (24) hour accessibility by the Division.
D. Release of Personal Telephone Numbers, E-mail, and Street Addresses No member will release to the public or any public agency the home or personal telephone number(s), e-mail address(es), and street addresses of any sworn/civilian member of the Division without authorization.
E. Division Letterhead Use of Division letterhead for private correspondence will not be allowed without permission of the Superintendent. No sworn member will send any communication on Division letterhead about police business to any person, firm, or other law enforcement or public agency without the consent of his/her superior officer.
F. Funeral Details1. If a Division member is assigned to a funeral detail and this assignment creates a conflict in the assigned Division member' s religious belief, he/she shall immediately contact their supervisor.2. As soon as practical, members notified of assignment to a funeral detail should contact the funeral home for directions and time for the procession to depart the funeral home for the place of worship and/or burial location.3. Members assigned to a funeral detail shall arrive in a clean, marked cruiser or cycle. Members shall have their leather and brass highly polished and ensure they are properly groomed. The Division fourragere shall be worn on the left shoulder placing the thicker braiding over the shoulder patch and the thinner braiding under the arm.G. Flag Procedures 1. The United States of America and State of Rhode Island flags will be flown at all Division barracks and the Headquarters Complex during daylight hours. Flags will be removed during inclement weather and/or at dusk unless they are constructed of all-weather material and continuous light sources are utilized to illuminate them.2. The flag of the United States of America will be flown at half-mast only at the direction of the President of the United States of America.3. The State of Rhode Island flag will be flown at half-mast only at the direction of the Governor of the State of Rhode Island.H. Saluting 1. A member is required to render the hand salute to a superior commissioned officer only at the first (1st) meeting of the day.2. Members who are driving a vehicle are not required to salute.3. During an inspection, all members present will stand at attention, but only the Patrol Commander, or in the Patrol Commander's absence, the highest-ranking officer will salute the Inspecting Officer.4. Members shall render the hand salute to the Governor of the State of Rhode Island in the same fashion and under the same circumstances as the salute is rendered to a commissioned officer, in both uniform or plainclothes.5. In the event of an inspection by the Governor of the State of Rhode Island, the member who first sees the Governor will call "Attention." All members present will come to the position of attention and the senior officer alone will salute.6. Saluting the Colors - National colors are entitled to the salute. A uniformed member salutes the colors with the hand salute. If indoors and uncovered, a member rises to attention facing the colors. A member not in uniform or a civilian facing the colors removes his/her headdress with the right hand and holds it against his/her left shoulder. With a color guard unit, the salute is to be rendered six (6) paces before and held till six (6) paces after passing.7. National Anthem - Whenever the National Anthem is played, all persons should come to attention and face the flag if it is displayed; if no flag is displayed, they should face the music. Personnel in uniform and covered will salute at the first (1st) note of the music and hold the salute until the last note. If uncovered and indoors, the salute is not rendered.I. Use of Division Badge/Patch Likeness Division members are prohibited from using the Rhode Island State Police Patch and/or Badge likeness without prior approval from the Superintendent or designee.
270 R.I. Code R. 270-RICR-10-00-1.8
Amended effective 3/12/2023