Woonsocket Police Department

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Their courage, dedication, and selflessness protect the freedoms we hold dear. As we gather with family and friends, we remember that this day is not just a holiday, it is a moment of reflection and gratitude.

The Woonsocket Police Department stands with our community in paying tribute to our fallen heroes. We are forever grateful.

05/18/2026

🎉 Thank You for the Sweet Surprise! 🍰

As we continue celebrating Police Week, our officers were surprised today with a delicious cake dropped off by thoughtful community members, Phil and Gigi. Gestures like this mean more than you know, they remind us why we serve and strengthen the bond we share with our community.

To everyone who has shown support this week, whether through a kind word, a wave, or a treat, thank you. We’re grateful to serve such an amazing community!

05/12/2026

Our Woonsocket Police Department Cops Walk team made it to Washington D.C.! Thank you to our team for your commitment to helping families of fallen officers, your determination and sacrifice goes a long way!

05/09/2026

🚓 Honoring 25 Years of Service, Strength, and Remembrance 🚓

This year marks the 25th anniversary of our annual Cops Walk, a powerful journey from Woonsocket, RI to Washington, DC in honor of the families of our fallen police officers.

For a quarter of a century, officers, supporters, and community members have stepped forward, mile after mile, to ensure that the sacrifice of our heroes is never forgotten and that the families left behind feel the unwavering support of their law enforcement family.

As we prepare to take this symbolic walk once again, we do so with pride, gratitude, and deep respect. Every step represents a life lived in service, a family forever changed, and a commitment that endures.

To all who have supported this walk over the years, thank you. Your encouragement, generosity, and compassion help keep this tradition strong.

💙 We walk for remembrance. We walk for healing. We walk together. 💙

05/09/2026

If you’re 14 to 20 years old and interested in Law Enforcement, come join us this Tuesday at 6:30 for our Police Explorer open house at Hamlet Middle School!

05/06/2026

04/17/2026

🎉Congratulations to Captain Norman Galipeau on his retirement after 34 years of dedicated service to the Woonsocket Police Department. His leadership, integrity, and commitment to our community have left a lasting impact. Thank you for your service, Captain, wishing you a happy and fulfilling retirement! 🚓

04/17/2026

Driving under the influence of cannabis is illegal and puts everyone on the road at risk. In 2020, over half of all serious injury or fatal crashes involved a driver who tested positive for at least one drug. Drive sober today and every day.

04/15/2026

It’s Dispatcher Week! 🎉
Join us in thanking the incredible men and women who answer the call, literally.
Our dispatchers work around the clock to keep our community and our officers safe. Their hard work, quick thinking, and compassion make them true heroes behind the headset.
Thank you for everything you do! 💙🎧

04/07/2026

!!!MISSING JUVENILE LOCATED!!!

I would like to thank the wonderful Woonsocket community for their assistance locating the missing juvenile. Thanks to a tip we received from a passerby, the juvenile was located safe and sound. She has been reunited with her family.

Thank you for your assistance!