R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-28-3: Scope of responsibilities.

(a) The Rhode Island state police and the superintendent shall be charged with the responsibility of:

(1) Providing a uniformed force for law enforcement;

(2) Preparing rules and regulations for law enforcement;

(3) Maintaining facilities for crime detection and suppression; and

(4) Controlling traffic and maintaining safety on the highways.

(b) [Deleted by P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 3, § 9.]

(c) The superintendent shall also serve as the director of the department of public safety.