Tiverton Police Department

Tiverton Police Department is the municipal police agency for the Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island, serving residents, businesses and visitors. The department has 34 sworn officers supported by civilian staff in dispatch, records, administration and animal control. Patrol provides 24-hour coverage, traffic enforcement and first response to calls, while an investigations function handles criminal cases and supports prosecution of serious offenses. Dispatchers coordinate emergency response and keep communication flowing between officers and the public. Officers receive ongoing training in crisis intervention, de-escalation and bias-free policing. The department's mission centers on protecting life and property, upholding the law and building a partnership with the community grounded in trust, respect and accountability, with community outreach and traffic safety listed among its core activities.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Tiverton CDP, RI has an estimated population of 8,151.