Rhode Island / Public Safety
Agency file
The Public Safety provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2026, this agency had 596 employees with median total compensation of $25,281; the highest distinct record was $96,050.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 596 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($25,281) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $53,132 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $16,390. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67.7M — | 618 — | $94,900 — |
| 2025 | $71.1M ▲ 5.1% | 642 ▲ 3.9% | $98,426 ▲ 3.7% |
| 2026 | $18.4M ▼ 74.1% | 596 ▼ 7.2% | $25,281 ▼ 74.3% |
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Trainee Trooper/Public Safety
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Sarah Reynolds works as a Trainee Trooper for Public Safety. Sarah earned $20,700 in 2025.
Trainee Trooper/Public Safety
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Claudius Cooper is a Trainee Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,700.
Trainee Trooper/Public Safety
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Jake Mcneany is a Trainee Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,700.
Deputy Sheriff/Public Safety
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Justin Pratt works as a Deputy Sheriff for Public Safety. Justin earned $20,667 in 2026.
Capitol Police Officer/Public Safety
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Paul Pepler is a Capitol Police Officer at Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $20,647.
Project Manager/Public Safety
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At Public Safety, Daniel Rosner serves as a Project Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,644.
Deputy Sheriff/Public Safety
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Mark Brayall works as a Deputy Sheriff for Public Safety. Mark earned $20,634 in 2026.
Deputy Sheriff/Public Safety
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At Public Safety, Grace Standring serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,621.
Capitol Police Off Sergeant/Public Safety
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Alison Thompson holds the role of Capitol Police Off Sergeant at Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,608.
Deputy Sheriff/Public Safety
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Lori Maloney works as a Deputy Sheriff for Public Safety. Lori earned $20,540 in 2026.
Capitol Police Officer/Public Safety
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Ricky Cano holds the role of Capitol Police Officer at Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,522.
Deputy Sheriff/Public Safety
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Reese Middler holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,465.
Deputy Sheriff/Public Safety
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Matthew Kuligowski works as a Deputy Sheriff for Public Safety. Matthew earned $20,421 in 2026.
Criminal Case Coordinator/Public Safety
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At Public Safety, Erin Cahalan serves as a Criminal Case Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,375.
Deputy Sheriff/Public Safety
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Gian Bianchi is a Deputy Sheriff at Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $20,353.
Deputy Sheriff/Public Safety
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At Public Safety, George Waterman Jr serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,348.
Deputy Sheriff/Public Safety
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Michael Rainey is a Deputy Sheriff at Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $20,341.
Deputy Sheriff/Public Safety
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At Public Safety, James Rickard serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,292.
Deputy Sheriff/Public Safety
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Mark Mastin holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,194.
Deputy Sheriff/Public Safety
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Joseph Sullivan is a Deputy Sheriff at Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $20,194.
Administrative Assistant/Public Safety
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Peta Simpson is a Administrative Assistant at Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $20,125.
Capitol Police Officer/Public Safety
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At Public Safety, Conner Safford serves as a Capitol Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,072.
Deputy Sheriff/Public Safety
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Gregory Vespia holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,982.
Capitol Police Officer/Public Safety
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At Public Safety, Michael Mahoney serves as a Capitol Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $19,948.