Chief touts proactive policing with violent crime stats down in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — With homicides and shootings in the city significantly down year over year, the chief of the Providence Police Department said community and proactive policing is making a difference, along with superior staffing levels.

Providence has reported two homicides in 2025, including one recently on Nov. 13.

That’s down from 10 in 2025…

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