Captain George H. Dibble was appointed to the police department sometime in the 1920s, and was assigned to the Edgewood area.  He learned to take shorthand, which made him a valuable asset, and was transferred to clerk and desk duties at police headquarters.  (No other Cranston police officers were fluent in shorthand.)  He was later promoted to sergeant sometime about 1938-39, and in April of 1941 he was elevated to lieutenant.  By 1945 he held the rank of captain. 

     Rest in peace.    

Cranston News
January 1, 1930

     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

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.  

Cranston News
September 30, 1932

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.