Cranston Police Department Retirees Association
The organization for retired members of the Cranston, RI Police Department
Officer Henry E. Driscoll was appointed to the Cranston Police Department in 1917. He patrolled the Arlington beat, and in 1925 he was recognized for capturing a man wanted for armed robbery hiding in a cellar on Niantic Avenue. In 1927 he was assigned to the traffic division as a motorcycle officer.
The following article is from The Cranston News, July, 27, 1927.
Served during the 1940s and 1950s. No further info at this time.
Chief Patrick Trainor
Chief of Police Patrick Trainor was first appointed a police constable in 1889. He served as Chief of Police from 1909 to 1910.
Lt. John J. Sullivan
Lieutenant John J. Sullivan was appointed to the Cranston Police Department on October 1, 1942.
Sgt. Arthur E. Soderberg
Sgt. Arthur E. Soderberg was appointed to the CPD on January 17, 1936, and he retired in 1961 after 25 years of service.
Sgt. Arthur Soderberg Retirement
January, 2, 1961