RI State Police promotes 17 troopers

SCITUATE, R.I. (WPRI) - Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of the Department Of Public Safety, Col. Steven O'Donnell, has announced the promotion of seventeen sworn members of the Rhode Island State Police into new ranking positions.  

A promotion ceremony will be held in April, and an announcement will be made when a date is finalized.  The following are the promotees:

To the Rank of Lieutenant Colonel:

• Lieutenant Colonel Wilfred K. Hill

To the Rank of Major:

• Major Karen D. Pinch 
• Major Michael J. Winquist 

To the rank of Captain:

• Captain James M. Manni
• Captain Brian K. Casilli
• Captain Benjamin M. Barney

To the rank of Lieutenant:

• Lieutenant David J. Medeiros 
• Lieutenant Joseph M. DuBeau
• Lieutenant Stephen B. Flood

To the rank of Sergeant:

• Sergeant John M. Allen
• Detective Sergeant Matthew C. Moynihan
• Sergeant Christopher J. DiComitis
• Sergeant Christopher J. Schram

To the rank of Corporal:

• Detective Corporal Michael J. McGlynn
• Corporal Kenneth D. Jones
• Corporal William F. Accardi
• Corporal Jeffrey P. L'Heureux

"These talented and committed members of the Rhode Island State Police are clear examples of why their organization has earned a national reputation for excellence. Even among the highly competitive ranks of the State Police, these Troopers stand out. They deserve the thanks and congratulations of the people of our state," said Governor Lincoln Chafee.

Colonel O'Donnell says, "These promotions within the Rhode Island State Police are the most difficult of all my responsibilities.  The quality of our members is extraordinary.  In making these selections, we recognize the leadership and the work ethic they have brought to the Division of State Police and the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety.  These leaders and others will plot the future course of the Division of State Police."