R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-28.2-8.1: Educational requirements — Hate crimes.

The commission on standards and training shall prepare and publish mandatory training standards to provide instruction for police officers in identifying, responding to, and reporting all incidents of “hate crimes” pursuant to § 42-28-46. The commission shall include this training in all curricula for recruits and in-service trainees, in all police academies operated or certified by the commission.