Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza (center) and Public Safety Commissioner Steven Paré (left). Photo: GoLocal Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steven Paré are expected to announce the creation of a new Major position in the Providence Police Department. An email circulating from the City Council office stated that an announcement is scheduled for Friday afternoon regarding the new position, which will be tasked with overseeing the department's community relations/engagement division. There are currently four Major positions within the department. Latest for Police On Thursday, Elorza announced that he would be joining President of Providence FOP Lodge #3 Michael Imondi to sign a tentative contract agreement spanning a four-year term from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2023.