Colonel O'Donnell began his law enforcement career in 1983 as a correctional officer with the Rhode Island Department of Corrections and was assigned to both the Maximum and High Security Facilities. In 1984, Colonel O'Donnell was appointed as a patrolman with the North Kingstown Police Department, and in 1986 he joined the Rhode Island State Police as a Trooper. Below are some of the highlights of Colonel O'Donnell's career with the Division:
Colonel O'Donnell holds a Master of Science Degree in the Administration of Justice from Salve Regina University, a Bachelor of Science Degree in the Administration of Justice from the University of New Haven. He is a graduate of the 2002 / 211th session of the prestigious Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Academy in Quantico, V.A. Additionally, he has lectured in the Country of Russia and is a frequent lecturer on organized crime, confidential informants, covert investigations, and numerous other law enforcement topics.
Colonel O'Donnell is an avid Lacrosse player, a 2006 Inductee to the New England Lacrosse Hall of Fame, and was named Rhode Island High School Lacrosse Coach of the Year by the United States Lacrosse Association in 2008.
On November 5, 2009, he was appointed by President Barack Obama as the United States Marshal for the District of Rhode Island and served in this capacity until May 7, 2011. On May 9, 2011, he was sworn in by Governor Lincoln D. Chafee as the 12th Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and the Commissioner of the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety.
Colonel O'Donnell and his wife Holly are the proud parents of three sons, Conor, age 21, Cody, age 20, and Brady, age 18.
Lieutenant Colonel Winquist, a twenty-three (23) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police, is the Deputy Superintendent, Chief of Field Operations and second in command of the Rhode Island State Police. He is responsible for overseeing the Patrol Bureau and the Governor's Executive Security Detail.
Lieutenant Colonel Winquist's previous assignments include Assistant Detective Commander, Area Detectives, Narcotics Unit, Providence Police Gang Task Force, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Task Force, Fusion Center and Intelligence Unit within the Detective Bureau as well as at all Division Barracks. Most recently, Lieutenant Colonel Winquist served as the Division's Detective Commander. He also served as a member of the State Police Motorcycle Team.
Major Winquist is a graduate of the 2012 / 251st session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) National Academy in Quantico, V.A. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in the Administration of Justice from Roger Williams University and a Master of Science Degree in the Administration of Justice from Anna Maria University.
Telephone: (401) 444-1002
Lieutenant Colonel Hill is a twenty-one (21) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the Commanding Officer of the Department of Public Safety. Lieutenant Colonel Hill oversees operations and administrative functions the Rhode Island State Police Training Academy and the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy. Lieutenant Colonel Hill also oversees all agencies within the Department of Public Safety including the Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs, the Rhode Island Capitol Police, the E 9-1-1 Uniform Emergency Telephone System, the Division of the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal, the Department of Public Safety Central Management Office, and the Public Safety Grants Administration Office.
Lieutenant Colonel Hill's previous assignments include Commandant of the Rhode Island State Police Training Academy, Division Accreditation Manager, Traffic Services/Planning & Research Unit, Night Executive Officer, Officer-In-Charge of the Division's Community Outreach program, and as Captain, the Executive Officer – Department of Public Safety, assigned to the Division of Sheriffs.
Lieutenant Colonel Hill is a graduate of the 2010 / 243rd session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy in Quantico, V.A. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology from Springfield College in Springfield, M.A.
Telephone: (401) 444-1003
Major Tikoian is a twenty-one (21) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the Major of Inspectional Services. Major Tikoian is responsible for evaluating the operation of the Division, as well as periodic inspections of facilities, vehicles, equipment, records, personnel and investigative procedures. The Inspectional Services Unit is charged with reviewing current Division-wide operations, practices and policies against mandatory and non-mandatory standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA).
Major Tikoian has previously served at all Division Barracks installations, the Rhode Island State Police Training Academy, as the Detail Leader of the Governor's Executive Security Unit and as the Weekend Officer-In-Charge of the Uniform Bureau.
Major Tikoian holds an Associate in Science Degree in Business Management from the Community College of Rhode Island and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Bryant University.
Telephone: (401) 444-1004
Major Pinch is a twenty-one (21) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the Chief Administrative Officer. Major Pinch oversees the Traffic Services/Planning and Research Unit, the Technology and Communications Unit, the Fleet/Personnel Officer, Capital Projects, and is responsible for the personnel and fiscal management of the Division. The management of the Rhode Island Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (RILETS) and the connection to the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) are also her responsibility.
Major Pinch was previously assigned to all Barracks locations, the Division's Traffic Services/Planning & Research Unit, the Rhode Island State Police Training Academy, the Officer-in-Charge of the Division's Technology and Communications Unit, and was most recently Executive Officer/Director of Operations for the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety. Major Pinch is an instructor in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Standardized Child Passenger Safety Certification Course.
Major Pinch holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with double majors in Organizational Behavior and Management (Business) and Psychology from Brown University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Justice from Roger Williams University.
Telephone: (401) 444-1005
Major Catlow is a twenty-one (21) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the Detective Commander. Major Catlow is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the Division's Detective Bureau, which is comprised of Major Crimes, Auto Theft / Insurance Fraud, Narcotics, Financial Crimes, Intelligence, Fusion Center, Property Control Officer, Violent Fugitive Task Force, Gaming Enforcement, Criminal Identification and Computer Crimes Units. He oversees detectives on special assignments, Confidential Transcribers, and serves on the Witness Protection Board.
Major Catlow's previous assignments include having served at all of the State Police Patrol Barracks and in the Detective Bureau for thirteen (13) years in various capacities. Most recently he served as the Officer-in-Charge of the Financial Crimes Unit and Computer Crimes Unit.
Prior to becoming a Rhode Island State Trooper, Major Catlow was a member of the North Kingstown Police Department and worked in the field of public accounting. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Taxation, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Bryant University. Major Catlow is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner.
Telephone: (401) 444-1006
Captain Lemont is a twenty-one (21) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police serves as the Officer-In-Charge of the Professional Standards Unit. Captain Lemont is responsible for the investigation of all complaints and allegations made against sworn and civilian members of the Division of State Police.
Captain Lemont has previously been assigned to all Barracks locations, the Detective Bureau, and was most recently the Assistant Detective Commander. Captain Lemont has lectured at various police academies, departments and professional organizations throughout the Northeast. Notably, Captain Lemont was a guest lecturer at the South African National Police Academy in Pretoria, South Africa, where he spoke on constitutional issues as well as police and political corruption.
While serving in the Uniform Division, Captain Lemont was awarded the Rhode Island State Police Department Service Ribbon, the highest award of the State Police. Other significant awards include, International Association of Chiefs of Police's "Police Officer of the Year" award, Medal of Valor from the State of New York, and the 100 Club Medal of Valor.
Captain Lemont holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with a minor in Business Management from the University of Rhode Island and an Associates and Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University. Captain Lemont is a graduate of the Roger Williams University School of Law and is a member of the Rhode Island and Federal Bars.
Telephone: (401) 444-1007
Captain Quarry is a twenty-three (23) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the Director of Training for the Rhode Island State Police and the Department of Public Safety. Captain Quarry is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Rhode Island State Police Training Academy and the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy.
Captain Quarry's previous assignments include Patrol Commander of the Lincoln Woods Barracks, Shift Sergeant at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and Fleet Operations Officer. He was Commandant of the 2009 Rhode Island State Police Recruit Training Academy and Academy Staff Instructor for the 1997, 2000 and 2005 Rhode Island State Police Recruit Training Academies.
Captain Quarry served in the United State Marine Corps from 1977 to 1981, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University.
Telephone: (401) 444-1008
Captain Castellone is a twenty-three (23) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the District "B" Commander. Captain Castellone is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the southern area of the Uniform Bureau.
Captain Castellone has previously served as the Division Liaison to the Rhode Island Airport Corporation at Theodore Francis Green International Airport in Warwick, the Assistant Patrol Commander of the Lincoln Woods and Portsmouth Barracks and as the Prosecution Officer at the Lincoln Woods Barracks. He has also served at all the Barracks locations.
Captain Castellone was commissioned in 1990 in the United States Army Reserve and graduated summa cum laude from Rhode Island College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Justice Studies with an emphasis in Criminal Justice.
Telephone: (401) 444-1009
Captain Manni is a twenty-three (23) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the District "A" Commander. Captain Manni is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the northern area of the Uniform Bureau.
Captain Manni has previously served as the Division Liaison Officer to the Rhode Island Airport Corporation, the Division Operations Officer, the Wickford Barracks Patrol Commander, the Division Tactical Team Commander, the Rhode Island Weapons of Mass Destruction Tactical Team Commander, Executive Security Protection Detail and the Division Range Officer. In 1991, Captain Manni was awarded the Rhode Island State Police Department Service Ribbon, the highest award of the Rhode Island State Police.
Captain Manni holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island and a Masters in Business Administration Degree from Bryant University. Prior to becoming a Rhode Island State Trooper, Captain Manni was a Special Agent in the United States Secret Service.
Telephone: (401) 444-1010
Captain Casilli is a twenty-three (23) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the Executive Officer/Director of Operations within the Department of Public Safety. Captain Casilli is the first line supervisor to the Directors of the agencies within the Department of Public Safety. These agencies include the Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs, the Rhode Island Capitol Police, the E 9-1-1 Uniform Emergency Telephone System, the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal, and the Public Safety Grants Administration Office.
Captain Casilli's previous assignments include having served at all of the State Police Patrol Barracks and as Patrol Commander of the Hope Valley Barracks, having served in the Detective Bureau for fourteen years in various capacities to include the Officer in Charge of the Financial Crimes Unit, the Computer Crimes Unit, and the Liaison to the Rhode Island Lottery. He most recently served as the Assistant Detective Commander.
Captain Casilli holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in the Administration of Justice from Roger Williams University.
Telephone: (401) 444-1011
Captain Barney is a twenty-three (23) year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and serves as the Assistant Detective Commander. Captain Barney serves as the second in charge of the Detective Bureau and is responsible for oversight of the investigative units in the absence of the Detective Commander.
Captain Barney's previous assignments include Officer-in-Charge of the Adult Correctional Institution's State Police Investigative Unit, a member of the Narcotics Unit, and acting Officer-in-Charge of the Professional Standards Unit. Most recently Captain Barney was Officer-in-Charge of the Major Crimes Unit. Prior to his 1998 transfer into the Division's Detective Bureau, Captain Barney served at all of the Division's barracks and was a Field Training Officer. He also served as a member of the State Police Tactical Team and was a Domestic Violence Investigations Instructor.
Captain Barney served in the United States Coast Guard from 1984 to 1989 and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University.
Telephone: (401) 444-1012
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