§ 42-7.3-4. Responsibilities of the department.
The department of public safety is responsible to:
(a) Improve the economy, efficiency, coordination, and quality of public safety services policy and planning, budgeting and financing, communications and training.
(b) Increase public confidence by conducting independent reviews of public safety issues in order to promote accountability and coordination across divisions and agencies.
(c) Ensure that state public safety policies and programs are responsive to changing needs to the network of public safety organizations that deliver similar services and efforts.
History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 9, § 11.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-7.3 - Department of Public Safety
Section 42-7.3-1. - Declaration of purpose.
Section 42-7.3-2. - Department of public safety.
Section 42-7.3-3. - Powers and duties of the department.
Section 42-7.3-3.1. - Repealed.
Section 42-7.3-3.2. - Division of sheriffs.
Section 42-7.3-4. - Responsibilities of the department.
Section 42-7.3-5. - Director of public safety — Appointment.
Section 42-7.3-6. - Duties and responsibilities of the director.
Section 42-7.3-7. - Assignment and reassignment of advisory bodies.
Section 42-7.3-8. - Appointment of employees.