Sergeant Joseph L. O’Rourke – Cranston Police

Sgt. Joseph L O’ Rourke

     Sergeant Joseph L. O’ Rourke was appointed to the Cranston Police Department on January 19, 1940.  He was promoted to sergeant in 1950.  He retired in February of 1965 after 25 years of service.   

Officer Francis P. Murphy – Cranston Police

Ptl. Francis P. Murphy

     Patrolman Francis P. Murphy was appointed to the Cranston Police on June 20, 1929.

Chief Clerk Anthony T. Mulligan – Cranston Police

Chief Clerk Anthony T. Mulligan

Served as Chief Clerk in the detective division.  Photo taken 1954. 

Sergeant Edward Morgan – Cranston Police

Sgt. Edward Morgan

     Was one of the founders of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers. 

Detective Louis Morenzi – Cranston Police

Det. Louis Morenzi

     Detective Louis Morenzi joined the Cranston Police Department in 1936, and was promoted to detective in 1950.  He retired in February of 1965, and passed away in July of that year.  He’s buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery.