EP Police Hold Annual Promotion & Awards Ceremony

The East Providence Police Department held a ceremony at East Providence High School on April 23, 2024, swearing in the newest officers, and issuing promotions, and commendations to officers and civilians, while also recognizing the careers of recently retired officers.  Meritorious citations were also presented to civilian police employees and members of the public.  Mayor Bob DaSilva conducted a swearing-in of new officers and Police Chief Christopher Francesconi presented many officers and others with awards and citations.  Members of the City Council were also present.  Here are the awards:

PROMOTIONS

Captain: Michael Rapoza, Andy Benoit.

Lieutenant: Kurt Hawes, James Aceto, Michael Pendergast, Andrew Dubois.

Sergeant: Michael O’Connell, Jayson Rogers, Kelvin Cabrera, Richard Cordeiro, Sandra Bonvehi, Conor and Tyler Elmasian.

Detective Corporal: Stephen Demedeiros, Kurt Ripke, Michael Sullivan, and Patrick Kelley.

COMMENDATIONS AWARDS:

For the integral part they played in a multijurisdictional task-force investigating a violent drug trafficking organization in December 2021: Sergeant Diogo Mello, Detective Corporal Kevin Feeney, Investigator Jacob Mount.

For her keen observation skills, dedication, and professionalism on March 31, 2023 in locating a suicidal male: Dispatcher Frances Gianopoulos.

For his dedication and investigatory skills in May 2023 which led to the apprehension of a bank robber suspect: Sergeant Diogo Mello.

For her dedication to service and investigative skills in July 2023 which led to the identification and apprehension of a child sexual predator: Detective Corporal Candace Pacheco.

For his keen observation skills and calm demeanor under pressure during a motor vehicle stop where a firearm was located: Officer Nathan Dacosta.

For their quick actions and providing critical care to severely injured individuals involved in a motor vehicle accident on August 18, 2023: Officer Stephen Ohsberg, Officer Charles Swenson.

For their rapid response and providing immediate critical care to a stabbing victim on April 30, 2022: Officer Christopher Day, Officer Christopher Correia.

For their rapid response and lifesaving efforts responding to a motor vehicle accident on August 24, 2023: Investigator Ryan Feeney, K-9 Officer Jay Rainville.

For their keen observation skills and quick actions in apprehending an individual in possession of a loaded firearm on March 3, 2023: Detective Corporal Ryan Cute, Officer Corey Resendes.

For their keen observation skills and quick actions in apprehending an individual in possession of a loaded firearm on March 3, 2023: Sergeant Steven Tiernan, Sergeant Michael O’Connell, Sergeant Kelvin Cabrera, Investigator Christopher Cooney, Officer Nathan Dacosta, Officer Quint Dow, Officer Matthew Coughlin, Officer Charles Swenson.

For their dedication and seamless teamwork in the swift identification, location, and apprehension of a suspect in a stabbing on May 2, 2023: Lieutenant Kurt Hawes, Sergeant Stephen Evans, Detective Corporal Andrea Pratt, Officer Ryan Vose, K-9 Officer Jay Rainville, Officer Stephen Ohsberg, Officer Ryan Havunen, Officer Christopher Day, Officer Nathan DaCosta, Officer Michael Allienello, Officer Corey Resendes, Officer Julissa Burgos, Officer Daniel Pickering, Dispatcher David Messinger.

For their rapid response and teamwork responding to a major motor vehicle accident on August 18, 2023: Lieutenant Jeffrey Mace, Lieutenant James Aceto, Sergeant Michael O’Connell, Sergeant Stephen Evans, Sergeant Conor Debold, Detective Corporal Kurt Ripke, Detective Corporal Michael Sullivan, Officer Daniel Pickering, Officer Kyle Graves, Officer Christopher Day, Officer Nathan DaCosta, Dispatcher Morgan Smith, Dispatcher Frances Gianopolos.

For their professionalism and teamwork during a high-stress incident involving firearms on September 16, 2023: Lieutenant Michael Pendergast, Sergeant Stephen Evans, Officer Nathan DaCosta, Officer John Pena, Officer Patrick Holmes, Officer Corey Resendes, Officer Julissa Burgos, Officer Joshua Pelletier, Officer Josemar Silva, Officer Matthew Braun.

For their teamwork, dedication, and professionalism during a city-wide power outage on October 19, 2023: Dispatcher Agustinho Rainho, Dispatcher Michael Barbosa, Dispatcher Paige Chahouian, Prosecution Clerk Alyssa Cadoret,

For their teamwork, dedication, and professionalism during a city-wide power outage on October 19, 2023

Lieutenant Justin Ogni, Sergeant Andrew Dubois, SRO Scott Slack, CAO Brandon Normann.

For their swift response and professionalism during a stabbing incident and school lock-down on October 19, 2023:  Lieutenant Justin Ogni, Sergeant Andrew Dubois, SRO Scott Slack, CAO Brandon Normann.