A Conversation with Colonel Oscar Perez: Chief of the Providence Police Department
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Chief Perez was born in Medellin, Colombia and moved with his family to the United States at the age of thirteen.
In 1994, Chief Perez was appointed to the Providence Police Department as a Patrol officer. Over the past 29 years, Chief Perez has served in the Patrol Division, The Detective Division as a Youth Service Detective, The Administrative Division, The Intelligence/Special Services Division, The Gang Intervention Unit, the Neighborhood Response Team, the Community Police Bureau, The Training Academy, The office of Professional Responsibility and the Narcotics and Organized Crime Bureau.
Chief Perez has earned the respect of the department and the community and has been the recipient of many awards and commendations.
Chief Perez currently serves on the RI Commission for Prejudice and Bias, The Rhode Island Justice Assistance, the RI College Inclusive Excellence Commission, The Board for the Nonviolence Institute (NVI) and also served on The RI State Parole Board for 6 years.
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
Fees/Admission
Free Event
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Barbara Laurino
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