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Command Staff

 

Chief George L. Kelley, III

Chief Kelley has been a member of the Pawtucket police department for over thirty-three (33) years.   Since his swearing in on May 20, 1974 he has served in almost every rank within the department.  He was promoted to the rank of Chief on February 12, 1999.  He has a B.S. in Law Enforcement from Bryant College.

Chief Kelley is a member of the following professional organizations:

  • Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association

  • New England Police Chiefs Association

  • International Association of Chiefs of Police

  • Rhode Island Commissioned Police Officers

  • URI Criminalistics Association

 

 

Major John J. Whiting

Major Whiting has been a member of the Pawtucket police department for over twenty-nine (29) years.  Appointed to the police department on November 24, 1978, Major Whiting has served the department in many capacities.  He was promoted to the rank of Major in 1999 and currently oversees the department's Criminal Investigative Division which is comprised of the Detective Bureau, Prosecution Bureau, Special Squad and Youth Services Bureau.

Major Whiting holds a BS degree in Criminal Justice, a Juris Doctor Degree from New England School of Law and attended the 202nd session of the F.B.I. National Academy, Quantico, VA. 

Major Whiting has received numerous commendations for his police work in both the patrol and investigative divisions.

 

Major Paul King

Major King has been a member of the Pawtucket police department for over twenty-five (25) years.  Major King was appointed to the department on March 12, 1982.  He has served in patrol, investigative and administrative capacities during that time.

He supervised many vice operations for the department as the head of the departments' Special Squad.  Major King was promoted to the rank of Major in 2005. He currently serves as the Major in charge of the Administration Division, where he oversees budgetary matters, as well as physical plant and fleet operations.

Major King holds a BS degree in Criminal Justice from Bryant College and a Master of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Anna Maria College.

 

 

Major Arthur J. Martins

Major Martins has been a member of the Pawtucket police department for over twenty (20) years.  Appointed to the department on June 22, 1987, Major Martins has extensive experience in both patrol and investigative operations.  He worked for several years in the department's Special Squad.

Major Martins holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bryant College in Criminal Justice, a Master's Degree from Anna Maria College in Criminal Justice and attended the 186th Session of the FBI National Academy, Quantico, VA.

Major Martins is currently in charge of all patrol operations for the department.

 

 

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