Lieutenant Joseph E. Austin – Cranston Police

Lt. Joseph E. Austin

     Lieutenant Joseph E. Austin passed away on March 6, 1974 at the age of 64.  Lt. Austin was well known throughout the state for his forensic skills and worked many years in the department’s Bureau of Criminal Identification Division.  He’s buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery. 

     Rest in peace.

Police Specialist Joe Austin – 1952