Rhode Island State Police

Today Governor Dan McKee signed "Casey's Law," codifying enhanced penalties for road rage incidents. Casey Bassignani was killed in a road road range incident on November 26, 2025 and was the daughter of Capt. David Bassignani and the sister of Trooper Jake Bassignani. We want to thank Senator David Tikoian and Representative Arthur Corvese for being the prime sponsors of Casey's Law and Governor McKee for his support throughout the process.

REMINDER! Tomorrow, June 20, we are hosting the third of several Physical Fitness Training Sessions for prospective applicants.

This voluntary session is designed for individuals considering a career as a Rhode Island State Trooper and will provide an overview of the physical fitness test, including expectations, standards, and areas where candidates may need improvement.

Date: June 20, 2026
Location: Rhode Island College, Rhode Island College, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave, Providence (meet at new training track - park in Lot L)
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (arrive by 8:45 AM)
Participants should bring water and come dressed in physical training attire with running shoes. Locker room access will not be available.

- To sign up for recruitment updates click on the interest capture link at www.risp.gov
- Those interested in attending must RSVP to [email protected]

One more prep session will be held on July 11.

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Recently, Troopers enjoyed giving a tour of the RISP Headquarters, E911 Call Center, and RISP Museum to students from the Chariho Criminal Justice Program. The tour also included a lesson with K9 Birdie and detectives from our Computer Crimes Unit about Internet safety. They also learned about the importance of making good decisions behind the wheel with a demonstration of the impaired driving goggles.