R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-15.1
Examiners, field investigators, hearing officers, regulatory inspectors, and other employees of the division designated by the administrator with respect to the enforcement of the provisions of chapters 12 through 14.1 inclusive of this title, shall have and exercise, throughout this state, all powers of police officers including the power to arrest, without warrant, any person who violates any provision of the chapters, and the agents may serve all process lawfully issued by the administrator. Whenever a complaint is made of any violation of the provisions of chapters 12 through 14.1 inclusive of this title, by any examiner, field investigator, hearing officer, regulatory inspector, or any other employee of the division, he or she shall not be required to furnish surety for costs or be liable for costs upon any complaint.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-15.1