Founded in 1892, as the State of Rhode Island’s flagship University, the University of Rhode Island is a top ranked public university with a diverse community of 16,795 undergraduates and graduates and over 3,000 members of our faculty and staff. The women and men at the police department are charged with ensuring the safety of our community and we take our responsibility seriously. The informatio
n provided to you within our web pages is part of our continuous education and safety efforts. We are committed to the principles of community policing and recognize that working collaboratively with our community is the most effective way to solving problems and enhancing the quality of life for the people we serve. The University of Rhode Island Police Department has 32 sworn police officers with full powers of law enforcement and arrest. Our officers are armed and patrol the campus on foot, on mountain bikes, and in cars equipped with computers and radio communications systems. The University of Rhode Island Police Department personnel work closely with local, state, and federal police agencies, on campus events, regional law enforcement matters, training, and significant investigations concerning the campus community
I hope that you find our web pages to be useful but please don’t hesitate to contact me or any member of our Division if you need additional information. Respectfully,
Chief Michael Jagoda
