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Cumberland Police Department


Department Overview

Chief:Matthew J. Benson, Ed.D

Address:1379 Diamond Hill Rd.
Cumberland RI 02864

Phone:(401) 333-2500

Website:https://ri-cumberland.civicplus.com/157/Police

Number of Officers:47

Population Served:36000

Seasonal Pop. Served:36000

Specializations: Crisis Negotiations, Defense Tactics and Weapons Training, Drone, K-9 Unit, Public Safety Communications, School Resource Officer, SCUBA/Dive Rescue, Traffic Unit, Water Rescue

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ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT

The Cumberland Police Department is comprised of dedicated, professional police officers that are committed to our community.  The men and women of the police department are committed to providing our citizens with the best possible service.

It is our belief that while the mission of the Cumberland Police Department is to serve and protect the public, it is also our obligation to keep you informed of the various changes occurring within our department and the people and issues that affect law enforcement in our town.  To carry our mission forward, we work closely with neighborhood groups, schools, churches, social service agencies, other town departments and other law enforcement agencies.  

We know that it takes effective partnerships to ensure that our citizens possess the very best quality of life. Partnerships are two-way relationships and will require a similar commitment from individuals, groups and organizations outside the control of the police.  Everyone has a role in the pursuit of public safety.

The Cumberland Police Department is National Accredited. The overall goal of the Accreditation program is to improve the delivery of law enforcement services to the community it supports. Like all organizations, the Cumberland Police Department continually looks for ways to upgrade its policies and procedures. No matter how effective daily operations are, there is always room for improvement.

OUR MISSION

"To provide professional police service in our diverse and growing community through a spirit of cooperation and communication; enhancing the quality of life through impartial enforcement of the law and recognizing the changing face of our nation, emphasizing the highest level of integrity and ethical standards."

OUR COMMUNITY

Nestled in the northeast corner of RI, Cumberland is a growing community rich in history and tradition offering easy access to Providence, RI and Boston Ma.  Once known as the Mineral Deposit of New England, because of the vast mineral deposits in is border, Cumberland is now a thriving community of manufacturing and retail trade.