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« Oster trial: In the jury's hands | Today | Smoke closes Ocean State Power briefly » February 19, 2008State police lieutenant to run N. Providence police
Mayor Charles Lombardi this afternoon announced that state police Lt. David Palmer will head the department. Lombardi had turned to the state police for help after Ernest Spaziano, the town's chief for the last six years, told him he was stepping down. Lombardi did not say how long Palmer would be in charge. Spaziano had testified as a witness for the defense in the trial of North Providence Police Sgt. Michael Ciresi, who was convicted last Monday on 9 of 10 counts, including two counts of burglary, receiving stolen goods and attempted larceny. The chief testified he always viewed Ciresi as an exemplary officer and told of instances in which Ciresi came in even on his days off to undertake dangerous assignments. He said that because of Ciresi’s ability to bring in arrests, he was given more “leeway” when it came to bending the rules. Lombardi had earlier said he "a little surprised” by Spaziano's retirement. “I know that he mentioned before that he was thinking about retiring, but said he wanted to get the Ciresi trial behind him first. I didn’t think he would go until the end of the fiscal year,” Lombardi said. -- With reports from Journal staff photographer Andrew Dickerman Posted by Jack Perry CommentsDebbie Caballer | February 19, 2008 9:26 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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I'm a North Providence resident, homeowner and taxpayer for this town. Unfortunately, I'm not surprised that Spaziano has resigned. His image is also tarnished since he's defending a deceiving and underhanded officer who has broken the trust of the public that depended on and had faith in him, as all citizens should of the Police Department staff. As a whole, it's unbelievable how much corruption, greed and deception occurs with the departments that the public trust in this small state of Rhode Island. They should be ashamed.
Thankyou though, for the honest, hardworking and dedicated Police, firefighters, and policticians? who are still here to offer support and have the integrity to make up for those that lose the dignity and vocation they pledged for in the beginning of their careers.
Hopefully LT Palmer will be an asset to the North Providence Police Force and support his staff while providing safety and reassurance to the citizens as well.