Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-28.2-6 (2026)

Meetings — Powers of commission

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The commission on standards and training shall meet at least four (4) times in each year and shall hold special meetings when called by the chairperson or, in the chairperson’s absence, by the vice-chairperson. The commission shall have the control and supervision of the Rhode Island state police academy in Foster, Rhode Island, to the extent necessary to effectuate the purpose of this chapter; provided that control shall not interfere with the use of the academy to the state police. The commission may certify the training school of any municipality as it determines that the school has facilities and a program of training substantially comparable to those of the municipal police training school established by § 42-28.2-2. The chairperson, with the approval of a majority of the members of the commission, shall appoint such permanent and temporary staff as are necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2004–2004 · leading case: State v. Partington, 847 A.2d 272 (R.I. 2004).
State v. Partington, 847 A.2d 272 (R.I. 2004). · cites it 10× “The state and Silva, in his capacity as chairman of the Police Officers’ Commission on Standards and Training, (collectively, plaintiffs) argue that the ar *274 rangement is in derogation of G.L.1956 §§ 42-28.2-6 and 42-28.2-10(f), and ask this Court to affirm the judgment of…”
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