Politics & Government
South Kingstown Police Have Plan To Re-Achieve Accreditation: Chief
South Kingstown Police Chief Matthew Moynihan was placed on a one-year probation after the department's loss of accreditation.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — South Kingstown Police Chief Matthew Moynihan has been placed on a one-year probation.
According to Town Manager James Manni, the South Kingstown Police Department's loss of accreditation played a role in the decision. Another factor in Moynihan's probation was the local police union's recent vote of no-confidence.
Moynihan told Patch there is a plan to make improvements for the South Kingstown Police Department.
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"We have a plan in place that will allow us to meet or exceed all of the accreditation standards, and we will seek an assessment within a year," Moynihan said. "South Kingstown is a great community and I enjoy working with the dedicated officers and civilians at this department. I am looking forward to collaborating with them as we continue to provide best-in-class public safety services to our town."
Moynihan will be on probation until April 22, 2025.
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