James J. Mendonca
- Director of Security and Safety/Chief of Campus Police
What We Do
Our philosophy is simple: provide a secure and welcoming environment so that our campus community members can grow and thrive in their personal and professional lives.
Contact Information
- local_phone(401) 456-8888​
- placeAlumni & Visitor Center East Entrance​
Campus Police Administration
Colonel James J. Mendonca
Director of Security and Safety​
Chief of Campus Police
The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Campus Police is an Accredited Law Enforcement Agency.
Accreditations
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
On November 19, 2022, the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Campus Police Department (ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵPD) was recognized for its commitment to public safety excellence by receiving its initial Law Enforcement Accreditation award from .
Approximately five percent of all law enforcement agencies worldwide are currently internationally accredited by CALEA®. The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵPD is now one of only twelve police departments in Rhode Island to achieve CALEA® accredited status and the only state college/university department to earn this prestigious award.
We encourage all members of our campus community to regarding the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵPD’s compliance with CALEA® standards. Your comments can be in the form of either commendations or concerns. This feedback is designed to provide the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵPD with information vital to supporting its ongoing commitment to public safety excellence.
Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC)
The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵPD is also accredited by the , having received its initial award on June 30, 2021. Each accreditation award will remain in effect for four years, after which time both accrediting bodies will conduct on-site reassessments of the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵPD to ensure its continued compliance for reaccreditation purposes.
These distinguished honors are the result of the hard work and dedication by the members of the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵPD to meet the rigorous performance metrics set by both accrediting bodies. The standards that the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵPD must continue to adhere to reflect universally accepted best practices in policing and will assist the agency in maintaining its status as a professional law enforcement organization that is dedicated to providing exemplary police services to the campus community.
Our Mission
The mission of the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Campus Police​, a component​ of the College's Department of Security and Safety, while multifaceted, is simplistic in nature and is centered upon a single goal: to provide for the safety of life, personal and institutional property, and to enhance the educational process.​
This goal is accomplished through the enforcement of all local, state and federal laws and statutes, as well as the various policies and procedures established by the college administration and the Council on Postsecondary Education.​​
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Campus Police Administration
For a full listing of all Campus Police employees, view Campus Police Personnel.
Richard G. Silva
- Assistant Director of Security and Safety of Operations/Deputy Chief of Campus Police
Joseph D. Acampora
- Assistant Director of Security and Safety of Administration
Featured News & Stories
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ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Impact
Campus police department notched another honor, the second in two years. Pictured from left are CALEA Executive Director Craig Hartley, ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Vice-President of Administration and Finance Stephen Nedder, ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Chief of Police James Mendonca and CALEA Chairperson Marcus Brown.