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

Captain Charles J. Rogers

     Captain Charles J. Rogers was appointed to the CPD July 16, 1937.  In 1954, as a sergeant, he was in charge of the Bureau of Records.  He retired a captain. 

Ptl. Charles Rogers – 1937

Sgt. Charles Rogers – 1954

Chief Daniel Kiernan

      Chief of Police Daniel A. Kiernan passed away suddenly at his home on Cranston Street on September 23, 1932.  He had served as Cranston’s chief from 1912 to 1915.  He also served as a Providence County deputy sheriff for more than 35 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.  His funeral mass was held at St. Ann’s Church. 

     Rest in peace.  

Lt. Clifford D. Ouimette

     Lieutenant Clifford D. Ouimette was appointed to the Cranston Police Department on November 18, 1927.  He was promoted to sergeant on May 31, 1943.  He was promoted to lieutenant in 1950. 

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.