Rhode Island Record
Providence
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Public safety and emergency management budget review

Summary

The committee reviewed budget overviews from PEMA, the Police Department, and the Office of the Commissioner of Public Safety, entering each into the record. The proposed budget includes about $121.5 million for police and $95 million for fire.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Last discussed May 20, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The proposed budget allocates roughly $121.5 million to police, $95 million to fire, and $774,293 to emergency management.

✅Who benefits

Residents depend on these departments for police, fire, and emergency response services.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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