Scituate Police Department

06/13/2026

⚠️ Traffic Advisory ⚠️

Please be advised that from June 16 - June 19 the Department of Public Works will be paving Old Plainfield Pike with one lane of traffic open.

Motorists are encouraged to plan accordingly and use caution when traveling in the area.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

06/01/2026

Rain or shine, the athletes at this year’s Summer Special Olympics showed incredible heart, dedication, and sportsmanship!

Congratulations to everyone who participated. We were honored to have Officer Castelli represent the Scituate Police Department this weekend and help present medals to these outstanding athletes🏅

A special thank you to all of the coaches, volunteers, family members, and friends whose support and encouragement helped make this event possible!

05/22/2026

Please join us in welcoming Officer Jake Faiola as the newest member of the Scituate Police Department.

Officer Faiola graduated from the 146th session of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy this morning, after completing an intensive 20-week training program.

We are proud to congratulate Officer Faiola and look forward to the positive impact he will bring to our community!

05/20/2026

The Scituate Police Department is proud to participate in a statewide initiative honoring Officer Ryan Bourque, who was tragically struck and killed by an impaired driver on May 23, 2016.

This May, SPD patrol cruisers will display memorial ribbon decals in remembrance of Officer Bourque. Ten years later, his service and sacrifice continue to be remembered across Rhode Island’s law enforcement community.

We join our brothers and sisters of the Jamestown RI Police Department in honoring Officer Bourque’s legacy and reminding everyone to make safe and responsible choices. Plan ahead, drive sober, or get a sober ride home.

05/12/2026

Join the Scituate Police Department and the US Department Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the nationwide Click it or Ticket high-visibility seat belt enforcement campaign and help us urge everyone to buckle up when they are in the car.

🚗💨 Whether you’re driving across town or heading out on a long trip, buckling up is one of the safest decisions both drivers and passengers can make.

🚔 🚨Over the next few weeks, motorists can expect to see additional patrols on the roadways as part of the nationwide Click It or Ticket campaign.

📍From May 11 - May 31, this enforcement initiative aims to remind everyone about the importance of seat belt use and the consequences of not wearing one.

05/11/2026

During National Police Week, the Scituate Police Department proudly honors the dedicated men and women of law enforcement who serve and protect their communities every day.

We also take time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, and we stand with the families, friends, and fellow officers who continue to honor their legacy.

Thank you to all past and present law enforcement officers for your unwavering service, sacrifice, and commitment to keeping our communities safe.

04/22/2026

💊 DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
🕙 Time: 10AM – 2PM
📍 Location: Scituate Police Department
1301 Chopmist Hill Road, Scituate, RI 02857

The next DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place on Saturday, April 25th, 10AM -2PM. The Scituate Police Department has partnered with the DEA and is an official collection site.

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

04/21/2026

🚦⚠️ Friday, April 24th ⚠️🚦

RI DOT has scheduled to close the bridge on RT 116 (Main St.) on Friday, 04/24/2026, for several months of bridge repair.

➡️ Plan ahead now for the detour route‼️

🚧 Upcoming: This spring, RIDOT will temporarily close two bridges for rehabilitation on Route 116 (Main Street) in the village of Hope in Scituate for approximately eight months. The date of the closure is still being finalized and will be announced as soon as it is scheduled.

Detours will be in place for traffic on Route 116 North and South, as well as a truck detour.

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/41rykt9

04/14/2026

National Animal Control Appreciation Week!🐾

Thank you to the Scituate RI Animal Control for all they do for the animals, the Town of Scituate, and the Town of Foster.

We appreciate you!

04/14/2026

Please join the us in extending our gratitude towards the Town of Scituate dispatchers, who do more behind the scenes than most know to help the first responders or citizens of our town.

Thank you dispatchers your dedication and hard work in keeping our community a safe place. Your tireless efforts do not go unnoticed.