Boating and beach safety tips. While out on a boat, it’s important that everyone wears a life jacket. Do not navigate a boat under the influence. At the beach watch out for rip currents and to always swim near a lifeguard. See Facebook post for in-depth details.

Have a traffic concern? The Narragansett Police Department wants to hear from you! This form serves as a direct channel for residents to express their experiences and observations. This form is on the Town of Narragansett website under the Police Department subsection.

The Narragansett Police Department would like to notify the community that in addition to our regular UTV patrols on the beach we now have a substation at the North Pavilion. Officers will be taking regular posts to interact with the community.

You may have received an emergency notification that State 911 services are down… This outage is affecting Massachusetts ONLY….NOT Rhode Island. The emergency notification was sent out to Mass and RI residents, but the message failed to indicate Massachusetts only.

NPD will be participating in this traffic safety initiative with extra patrols during the 4th of July Holiday period and the Blood Alcohol Testing (B.A.T) mobile will be set up in Galilee across from the Block Island Ferry unloading building the evening of Saturday, July 6th.

Traffic advisory for Tonight, July 3rd: Fireworks at the Town Beach will begin at dusk. This is a very popular event so Expect Heavy Traffic and Road Closures.

Narragansett Police Department will be hosting car seat safety checks on Thursday (7/11) at the Narragansett police station from 3-7 PM as well as Saturday (7/13) from 8-12 PM.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) along with the Office on Highway Safety is working to keep everyone on the road safe by raising awareness about the dangers of speeding and urging drivers to obey speed limits.

NPD would like to remind everyone that they can help keep the community safe by recognizing and reporting suspicious activities. The Blessing of the Fleet 10-Mile Road Race will take place on Friday, July 26. The race begins at 5 p.m. with the course circling Narragansett.

In recognition of National Traffic Safety Month, the Narragansett Police Department reminds the community of important safety tips while driving. Always remember to pay attention while driving, wear your seatbelt and follow speed limits. 🚦🚗 Stay safe, Narragansett!

The Narragansett Police Department is sharing tips on how to prevent falling victim to phone scams. Telephone scams may come through phone calls from real people, robocalls or text messages. Typically, these telephone scammers try to steal your money or personal information.

WARNING: NOT STOPPING FOR SCHOOL BUSES RESULTS IN MANY CITATIONS EACH YEAR. The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children. Stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus.

September marks Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, offering support, and sharing resources about suicide prevention. Help end the stigma surrounding seeking help.

The Narragansett Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors that the department will have extra patrols out this coming weekend. Officers will strictly be enforcing all Narragansett Town Ordinances along with RI General Laws.

The Narragansett Police Department would like to share the following safety tips as it relates to Rideshare apps. We all know that rideshares are a great alternative to driving after a night out, but it's still important to utilize these services safely.

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognized each October, aims to raise awareness for domestic abuse and help victims receive proper support. Remember: It is never too late to seek help. Abuse is unacceptable. For more information, visit thehotline.org.

The Narragansett Police Department would like to share the following safety tips as it relates to replica guns. For more information, please visit cpsc.gov/FAQ/Toy-Look-A…

For tips about costumes, candy and more from the Food and Drug Administration, visit: tinyurl.com/HalloweenFDA For tips about Halloween driving safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, visit: tinyurl.com/HalloweenNHTSA