Narragansett Police Chief Sean Corrigan Retiring

NARRAGANSETT, RI— Narragansett Police Chief Sean Corrigan is retiring after a 28-year career in law enforcement, the department said Wednesday night.

Corrigan started with the Narragansett Police Department as a patrol officer in 1996 and rose to the rank of chief in 2016. Corrigan's last day will be Nov. 8.

Capt. Kyle Rekas will be Corrigan's successor and will be chief as of 3 p.m. Nov. 8.

"It has been an extreme pleasure to serve the Narragansett Police Department for the last 28 years," Corrigan said. "I am profoundly grateful for the support I have received from all members of the police department, town employees, the town council, the citizens of Narragansett and our federal and state law enforcement partners. I would like to thank the department for their trust in my leadership, and I have no doubt that Capt. Kyle Rekas will continue the NPD legacy of absolute commitment to the community."

During his time at the helm of the department, Corrigan worked with the members of the Narragansett Police Department to institute numerous enforcement measures to help solve, deter, and reduce crime across town, a police spokesperson said. Under his leadership, the department created a drone program that gave the police the ability to provide an aerial visual perspective in responding to emergency situations and a Flock Security camera program to help solve crime through license plate recognition.

Police also credited Corrigan with expanding the department's school resource officer program, increasing the number of school resource officers from one to three. Narragansett police also deployed body cameras under Corrigan.

The NPD developed and deployed a Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) program to more efficiently gather evidence, as well as promote transparency and accountability.

Under Corrigan, the department also instituted a crisis intervention team (CIT) as part of developing a policy model based on effective mental health response. Narragansett police contributed to bringing in a mental health clinician, who is shared with three other Washington County police departments.

Narragansett will host a reception open to the community to celebrate Corrigan's career from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the North Beach Clubhouse on 79 Boston Neck Road.

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