Weekly Meeting - 12:15 PM

Guest Speaker - Chief Thomas F. Oates III

Chief Oates was appointed to the Woonsocket Police Department on July 31, 2016.

During his 42-year career in law enforcement, Chief Oates served as a member of the Smithfield Police Department and the Providence Police Department.

Chief Oates served over 30 years with the Providence Police Department, serving in multiple capacities during his time in Providence and ultimately rose to the rank of Deputy Chief of Police.

During his career Chief Oates received numerous commendations for excellent police work and for his devotion to his duties as a police officer. Chief Oates has a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Roger Williams University and has participated in numerous seminars and training programs in law enforcement. Chief Oates is a graduate of the Drug Enforcement Administration's Drug Unit Commanders Academy and is also a graduate of the FBI National Training Academy in Quantico, VA where he received his infamous "yellow brick."