Iacone earns community officer of the year honors

Posted 1/22/25

Two are police officers recently received distinguished recognition from the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association.

Cranston Police Detective Michael Iacone was named as the Community Officer …

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Iacone earns community officer of the year honors

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Two are police officers recently received distinguished recognition from the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association.

Cranston Police Detective Michael Iacone was named as the Community Officer of the Year and Former Warwick Police Chief Col. Stephen McCartney was honored with the Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

The awards were announced earlier this month when the Chiefs Association cited several law enforcement professionals – both retired and active duty – for their outstanding work in various categories.

“This year’s award recipients have exemplified what it means to serve with excellence,” said Colonel Brad Connor, President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association and Warwick’s Chief of Police. “Their achievements highlight the vital role that law enforcement plays in fostering safe and connected communities while inspiring their peers to follow their lead in making a difference.”

McCartney, who has nearly 50 years of law enforcement service, was with the Providence Police Department for 26 years before becoming Warwick’s Chief of Police.  He is also a Vietnam veteran and former U.S. Marine Corps Colonel.   He was joined in earning the Lifetime Achievement Award by Richard S. Tamburini, former Chief of the Johnston Police Department and also a veteran of the Providence Police Department.

Iacone is A 22-year veteran of the Cranston Police and developed the department’s therapy dog program.  The program is believed to be the first of its kind Rhode Island and enabled Iacone and his canine partner, Cali, to provide support to victims of sexual abuse as well as provide education in local schools. The Chiefs Association noted that Iacone’s vision and work with Cali resulted in the “CALI Gives Back” program, which has since evolved into a broader charitable initiative – called CPD Cares –which has donated more than $10,000 to local organizations.

Other law enforcement professionals recognized with the annual awards were:

Female Officer of the Year – Captain Julie Veader of the Bristol Police Department.

Distinguished Service Award – Sergeant Dennis Smith of the Foster Police Department.

Civilian Liaison of the Year Award – Joe Terino, a long-time supporter of the Chiefs Association who also played a key role in fundraising for law enforcement.

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