R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-2: Establishment of the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division.

There is hereby established within the department of public safety the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division with all powers and authority necessary for acquiring, planning, designing, constructing, extending, improving, operating, maintaining, and updating the uniform emergency telephone system in this state to conform with national standards and support national internetworking of 9-1-1 services.