Patrol Officer Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL SUMMARY: The patrol officer shall perform preventive patrol and other law enforcement functions aimed at protecting life and property, preserving the peace, reducing opportunities for the commission of crimes, and identifying and apprehending offenders. The patrol officer shall provide emergency and nonemergency services, while creating and establishing a sense of security in the community. […]
We’re Hiring

Emergency Services Dispatcher… We do not have any openings available at this time.
Vin Checks
The Scituate Police Department is now going to resume conducting VIN Checks at the Station starting September 1, 2021! Vehicles being transferred into, and registered in, Rhode Island from another state are required to visit a municipal police department for VIN checks beginning Sept. 1, 2021 VIN checks, as they are commonly known, are a requirement of new registration […]
North Scituate Elementary Reading Week

SRO Scotti would like to thank Principal Soccio and the entire North Scituate Elementary staff for inviting him to participate in reading week. On June 11th, 2021 he had the pleasure of reading to 4 elementary school classes. All students were extremely well behaved and they seemed to really enjoy having SRO Scotti visit each […]
Scituate Police Dept. Golf Tournament

Just a reminder, if your interested in this golf tournament please contact Officer Scotti. Don’t miss out on a great time. Sign up now. **All golf participants will be provided a quarter zip pullover courtesy of Scott Hesford Landscaping, Inc. Thank you for your generous donation!*
Scituate Police visit Hope Elementary School

Chief Eric C. Rollinson, School Resource Officer Joseph Scotti and Officer Joseph Paliotte would like to thank Principal Morel, Ms. Farrell, Ms. Hanson and all of the 2nd Grade Class at Hope Elementary School for inviting us to their Jobs in our Community Project on May 6th at the Hope Elementary School. The Officers had […]
Elementor #126

The Scituate Police Department is committed to its Motto and Mission Statement. We will be partners with the community; for it is by working together that we will solve community problems, increase operational effectiveness, and maintain a high quality of life for all residents. The department will continue in a course to maintain a high […]
National Police Week

It’s National Police Week and we would like to take a moment to Honor ALL Officers past and present. Thank you ALL for your Service, Sacrifice, and Dedication.