Finance Committee Approves Two New Ordinances
Civilian Community Relations & Diversion Position Created
During their Tuesday evening meeting, the Providence City Council’s Committee on Finance voted to approve two ordinances creating a new civilian “Administrator of Community Relations and Diversion” position within the Providence Police Department. The Ordinances clarify that the new position is civilian with no law enforcement powers, while retaining a new Major position within the Providence Police Department to be filled by a qualified law enforcement professional.
Finance Chair and Ward 5 Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan made the following statement about the need for this role within the Providence Police Department:
“The Council supports the need for this position to better build trust between our police and the diverse communities across our city. By passing these ordinances we will create this new Administrator of Community Relations & Diversion position while also preserving the Major position within the Providence Police Department for a highly qualified law enforcement professional.”