Council approves $40,000 grant for mobile message trailer; debate continues over camera policies South Kingstown approved a $40,000 Emergency Management grant (plus forfeiture funds) to buy a solar-powered mobile message trailer with a telescopic PTZ camera and approved a $37,950 highway-safety media grant; council discussed the installed but non-operational Flock-style camera and asked for more policy details on privacy and use.

South Kingstown just approved a $40,000 grant for a cutting-edge mobile message trailer, sparking debates on privacy and camera policies!

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Council Approves Vehicle Purchases and Traffic Solutions for Public Safety Council authorizes purchase of police vehicles, emergency equipment, and speed alert signs.

South Kingstown is stepping up public safety with new police vehicles, solar-powered speed signs, and a commitment to community engagement!

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Municipal Court Judge Advocates Enforcing Laws for Addicts and Law Violators Judge emphasizes enforcing ordinances while providing support for addiction treatment.

Portsmouth Town Council is tackling the tough balance between enforcing laws and compassionately supporting individuals struggling with addiction—how will they navigate this complex issue?

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Portsmouth Town Council approves $76M FY26 budget and safety action plan Council provisionally approves FY26 budget and adopts Vision Zero safety action plan.

Portsmouth Town Council is paving the way for a safer community with a provisional $76M budget and a groundbreaking safety action plan aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities by 2034.

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Council approves school zone cameras to enhance public safety amid speeding concerns Council moves forward with implementing cameras in school zones to address speeding issues.

North Kingstown is taking a crucial step to protect kids as the Town Council unanimously votes to install speed cameras in school zones amidst rising safety concerns.

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Senator Duque advocates for vehicle safety with proposed Charlotte Vacker Act Senator Duque presents the Charlotte Vacker Act to mandate vehicle barriers at new commercial constructions.

Senator Duque pushes for the Charlotte A. Vacker Act, aiming to protect pedestrians by mandating vehicle barriers at commercial properties after a tragic accident claimed a mother of five.

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Senate Bill 59 aims to enhance crime solving with NIBIN technology in Rhode Island Senate Bill 59 mandates NIBIN use to improve firearm crime investigations in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island is on the brink of revolutionizing crime-solving with Senate Bill 59, which could connect firearms to crimes just like fingerprints do—could this be the key to reducing gun violence?

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