R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-1-7
Current through 2024 Public Law 457
The director may appoint any number of deputy wardens that he or she may deem necessary. The deputy wardens shall not be authorized to carry pistols or revolvers, but shall be authorized to detect violators of the laws of this state enumerated in § 20-1-8. This detection shall be reported to the director who may proceed with the prosecution. Deputy wardens shall be given an identification badge by the director and shall serve at the director's pleasure.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-1-7