![]() Major O’Hara is a highly decorated officer who has served in various supervisory positions throughout his career, including Commanding Officer of the Mounted Command and the Violent Crime Task Force. O’Hara was sworn into the Providence Police Department on August 25, 1995. Major Perez has also served as an adjunct professor in the Administration of Justice Department at both Roger Williams University and Salve Regina University. Major Perez currently serves on the RI Commission for Prejudice and Bias, RI State Parole Board, Rhode Island Justice Assistance, RIC Inclusive Excellence Commission and the Board for the Nonviolence Institute (NVI). He is also the graduate of the 281st session of the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA, Leadership Rhode Island Lambda II Class, Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) at Boston University and the Harvard Kennedy School Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government. Oscar attained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University. ![]() During his career, Oscar has been the recipient of numerous awards and commendations including the Mayor’s Award, FBI Award, Chief’s Award and F.O.P. He has also worked in the Intelligence Bureau, Gang Intervention Unit, Neighborhood Response Team, Community Police Bureau and the Narcotics and Organized Crime Bureau. In his role as District Commander, Oscar was responsible for overseeing Districts 2 and 3, covering the Upper and Lower South Providence, Washington Park, Elmwood and Reservoir Triangle neighborhoods. In 2005 he was promoted to Sergeant and worked within the Patrol Bureau until his promotion to Lieutenant in 2010. He was promoted to Detective in 2001 and assigned to the Youth Services Bureau. “I congratulate them on their promotions and I am confident that they will continue to be motivated and enthusiastic leaders moving forward.” GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE - SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTĭeputy Chief Perez, a Central High School graduate, was sworn into the Providence Police Department on and has served in various capacities throughout the department. ![]() Rising to these distinguished ranks within the Providence Police Command Staff is a result of their years of law enforcement experience working in the various areas of the department, both having extensive backgrounds in community policing,” said Clements. “Commander Perez and Major O’Hara have displayed the utmost professionalism throughout their careers and are proven leaders throughout the department as well as the community. ![]() Verdi, who retired from the department last week after more than 35 years of service to the city. Both appointments follow the retirement of Deputy Chief Thomas A. Within his new role, Deputy Chief Perez is designated as Commander of the department and will oversee the rank and file and daily operations of the Providence Police Department. on Monday announced the appointments of Major Oscar Perez to the rank of Deputy Chief and Captain Timothy O’Hara to the rank of Major. Elorza, Commissioner of Public Safety Steven M. Major Oscar Perez - appointed Deputy Chief. Providence Students’ Cell Phones Are Now Being Locked in Pouches at Some Schools-Providence Student’s Cell Phones…īrown Medical Professor, Who Was Suspended by RIDOH, Has Been Dismissed From VA Hospital-Brown Medical Professor, Who…ĭeSantis Remains Formidable - Rob Horowitz-DeSantis Remains Formidable -… VIDEO: Car Crashes Into Convenience Store in Rhode Island-VIDEO: Car Crashes Into… ![]() “TJ” May, Jr., of Johnston Dies at 45-Thomas J. People on the Move: Changes at BankNewport, Province Adds Shannahan-People on the Move:… Top Democrats Flock to One of Whitest and Most Affluent RI Communities-Top Democrats Flock to…Īrtistic Collaborators: Jeremy Schilling and Adrienne Wooster - Inside Art with Michael Rose-Artistic Collaborators: Jeremy Schilling…ĪCLU: Town Councils & School Committees Must Promote Public Remote Open Meetings Accessibility-ACLU: Town Councils &… NEW: Debt Ceiling Legislation May Cost Rhode Island Tens of Millions in COVID Dollars-NEW: Debt Ceiling Legislation… ![]()
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