Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Commissioner of Public Safety Steven M. Paré and Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr. on Monday announced the appointments of Major Oscar Perez to the rank of Deputy Chief and Captain Timothy O’Hara to the rank of Major.
Deputy Chief Thomas A. Verdi on Thursday announced his retirement from the Providence Police Department after 35 years of service to the department and the citizens of the City of Providence.
The state’s top law enforcement agency also told USA Today that seven officers have now been referred to its internal affairs division, including two who are command staff.