R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-28.2-8.2: Educational requirements — Gang-related activity.

The commission on standards and training shall prepare and publish mandatory training standards to provide instructions for police officers in identifying, responding to, and reporting all incidents of criminal gang activity as defined in § 11-61-3 [repealed]. The commission shall include the training in all curricula for recruits and in-service trainees, in all police academies operating or certified by the commission.