Political Quotes

“today I recognize Chief Richard S. Tamburini for his longstanding service and dedication to Rhode Island and our Nation. Chief Tamburini has serviced as chief of police for the town of Johnston for the past 25 years and will retire at the end of next month. Chief Tamburini's public service began almost 60 years ago when he served with the U.S. Army's 72nd Signal Battalion. While with the Army, he advanced to the rank of specialist 4th class. After leaving the military, Chief Tamburini returned home to Providence's Federal Hill neighborhood and joined the Providence Police Department--again committing himself to serving and protecting others. He spent his first 29 years in law enforcement there, rising to deputy chief of police and earning degrees from then-Bryant College and then-Roger Williams College while with the department. After he ascended to the rank of lieutenant, Chief Tamburini gained distinction in combating organized crime, gambling, and narcotics trafficking. His integrity and skill led him to become the first sworn police officer outside of the Rhode Island State Police to be granted authorization to conduct court- ordered wiretapping in Rhode Island. In 1995, Chief Tamburini assumed his current role in Johnston, where he has become both the town and the State's longest serving chief of police.…”