Cedric Huntley

February 7, 2023

Finalists for Providence Police Chief announced; Public forum tomorrow

The three candidates will appear at a public forum on Wednesday, February 8th at 5:30PM at the Providence Career and Technical Academy, 41 Fricker Street....

The search for the next Providence Police Chief begins
January 16, 2023

The search for the next Providence Police Chief begins

Final candidates will attend a public forum facilitated by Nonviolence Institute Executive Director Cedric Huntley and community...
Hiring committee member breaks silence on Michael Stephens as PVD Police Major
October 25, 2021

Hiring committee member breaks silence on Michael Stephens as PVD Police Major

“The number one person was a unanimous vote of everyone in the room, an active Providence police...
PVD City Council battles the self-created perception that the City isn’t safe
August 11, 2021

PVD City Council battles the self-created perception that the City isn’t safe

Overall, crime is down in Providence, but you might not know that given the things said during...
Coalition marches on Nonviolence Institute to demand an end to close cooperation with police
June 19, 2021

Coalition marches on Nonviolence Institute to demand an end to close cooperation with police

On Friday, organizers and members of the various organizations making the above demand marched from the offices...
Safer Communities for Justice launches unsolved murders tip line
June 1, 2021

Safer Communities for Justice launches unsolved murders tip line

“It’s time for us to provide solutions,” said Safer Communities for Justice founder Diana Garlington. “We do...
Central Falls announces new Nonviolence Outreach Specialist; initiatives to engage youth
May 28, 2021

Central Falls announces new Nonviolence Outreach Specialist; initiatives to engage youth

“As a parent to a newborn 10 days ago, as a coach, as a mentor, as a...
Remembering Tatyana Shawnte Francis: A celebration
May 21, 2021

Remembering Tatyana Shawnte Francis: A celebration

“We talk about gun violence and we talk about creating opportunities for our young people, creating leadership...
RI elected officials pledge action on gun violence
May 18, 2021

RI elected officials pledge action on gun violence

“Congress needs to play a constructive role and better address some of the underlying economic and social...
Mayors Elorza and Diossa announce joint gun buyback program
September 17, 2020

Mayors Elorza and Diossa announce joint gun buyback program

“We’re asking residents across Rhode Island to turn in their unwanted guns, no questions asked, and help...
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