CPD Programs

CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY

What do the Cumberland Police really do? That’s right!  No push-ups, no running, and none of those irritating drill instructors yelling at you.  With this academy, you receive 10 weeks of fantastic insight and information without all of the sweat!  The Cumberland Citizen Police Academy (CPA) is currently seeking applicants.

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ELDERLY AFFAIRS / ALZHEIMER'S ALERT

The Cumberland Police initiated this program to ensure the safe return of residents who may wander away from their home. The program requires a registration form containing the following information: Name, Address, Photo, and any additional information.

R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense)

R.A.D. is unique self-defense training exclusively for woman.  The R.A.D., Rape Aggression Defense System, advocates realistically employable tactics, without the time investment, ceremony or mystical concepts of a martial art.

CRIME STOPPERS

Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000.00 for confidential information, which leads to an arrest, and conviction of crime perpetrators. Crime Stoppers was established in 1983 in order to assist the prevention and prosecution of crimes in the town of Cumberland.
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TOWN OF CUMBERLAND
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD POSITION VACANCY

Mayor Daniel J. McKee and Police Chief John Desmarais announce five vacancies on the Town’s Juvenile Hearing Board. The purpose of the Board is to hear cases referred by the Chief of Police or his designee and recommend sanctions other than incarceration for offenders.  The Board meets monthly and its members receive no compensation.  The board is comprised of a member from each Town Council district.

Qualified candidates must be over the age of 18, citizens of the town who have a background in the related fields of education, probation, parole, human services, community youth services, members of the clergy, law enforcement or judicial officials, or a citizen who the council deems has the credentials that would be an asset to the board. No member shall be an elected official in any capacity, or belong or be appointed to any partisan organization in any city or town. The current vacancies must be filled by one resident from Council District 2, one resident from Council District 3, one resident from Council District 4,  and two residents at-large.  Anyone who would wish to confirm what Council District they belong to can contact the Board of Canvassers at 728-2400, ext. 131. 

Cover letters and resumes must be submitted no later than August 26, 2009 to the Town Clerk’s Office, 45 Broad Street, Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864.  Any questions please contact the Town Clerk at 728-2400, ext. 138 or 136.