R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-22-16: Appointment of officers to preserve order at shows.

Town or city councils may also appoint town constables or other proper officials, at the expense of the licensee, to preserve order and to execute the orders of the city or town council at any such show and to report to the chief of police or the city or town sergeant any violation of the law and especially any violation of § 5-22-23 that occurs during the show.