Town of Hopkinton, RI

What Town of Hopkinton, RI does

The Hopkinton Police Department is a full-service municipal law enforcement agency serving the Town of Hopkinton, Rhode Island, operating from its headquarters at 406 Woodville Road with a workforce of 15 sworn officers and 7 civilian employees (22 total personnel). The department delivers core public safety services — emergency response (911), patrol, criminal investigation, community policing, and victim advocacy — alongside a set of regulated administrative services: VIN inspections for out-of-state vehicles (free for Hopkinton residents, $30 for non-residents), LiveScan fingerprinting integrated directly with the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) and the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General ($45 per background check, free for foster care per RI Gen Law 14-1-34), animal control and dog licensing ($6 annual / $16 with late fee), records requests, and 24/7 online accident report retrieval via GetCrashReports.com. Body Worn Camera deployment is governed by a published BWC policy alongside Use of Force and Bias-Based Policing policies, and a 2024 Professional Standards Report is made publicly available.

The department is funded principally through municipal tax appropriation as a government entity, with marginal fee revenue from the administrative services above. Its go-to-market is community-oriented: a 12-week Citizens Police Academy (2025 cohort running February 19 to May 3), a Facebook and Twitter presence, and referral partnerships with Day One (RI's primary sexual assault/domestic violence resource), the Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County, and the RI Department of Environmental Management for wildlife matters. Customer segments are the residents and visitors of Hopkinton (primary), plus statewide applicants for fingerprinting/background checks and out-of-state vehicle owners needing VIN inspection. The department is accredited by the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC), was established in 1925, and is led by Chief Mark J. Carrier, the 19th Police Chief in Hopkinton history. Chief Carrier joined all 48 Rhode Island police chiefs in signing the Twenty for 2020 reform pledge in 2020.

There is no parent company, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no commercial product roadmap. The relevant trajectory variables are municipal budget cycles, state legislative changes (e.g., the January 2024 VIN title law), and statewide policing standards set by RIPAC and the Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association. The entity is a public sector service provider, not a commercial enterprise, and standard investment-style growth levers (funding, acquisitions, pricing power) do not apply.

Name

Town of Hopkinton, RI

Legal name

Town of Hopkinton Police Department

Website

https://hopkintonpolice.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hopkinton Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency serving the Town of Hopkinton, Rhode Island with 22 personnel (15 officers, 7 civilians) delivering patrol, emergency response, LiveScan fingerprinting, VIN inspections, animal control, and community policing. It is tax-funded, RIPAC-accredited, and led by Chief Mark J. Carrier.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Law Enforcement / Public Safety Services

NAICS

Police Protection (92212)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Municipal law enforcement
• Public safety services
• Criminal background checks
• Community policing
• Animal control services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hopkinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Safety Services (Tax-Funded): Core law enforcement services funded through municipal taxes as a government agency providing essential public safety services to the Town of Hopkinton
2. Fingerprinting and Background Check Fees: Fees charged for various criminal background checks required by law for employment, adoption, foster care, and other purposes. Standard fee is $45 for most background types, free for foster care pursuant to RI state law
3. VIN Inspection Fees: Vehicle Identification Number inspections required for out-of-state vehicles being registered in Rhode Island. Free for Hopkinton residents, $30 for non-residents
4. Dog Licensing Fees: Annual dog licensing required by the Town of Hopkinton. $6.00 per license, $16.00 with late fee

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Hopkinton Police Department is a full-service municipal law enforcement agency providing public safety, crime prevention, emergency response, and community policing services to the Town of Hopkinton, Rhode Island. It delivers administrative public services including VIN inspections, LiveScan fingerprinting and criminal background checks (interfacing with FBI CJIS), online accident report retrieval, animal control, records management, domestic violence victim assistance, and sex offender registry notification, alongside community engagement through the 12-week Citizens Police Academy.

Product overview

The Hopkinton Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency providing public safety services to the Town of Hopkinton, Rhode Island. The department operates with 15 police officers and 7 civilian employees and offers various community-facing services including VIN inspections, fingerprinting and criminal background checks via LiveScan technology, accident report retrieval, animal control, records management, domestic violence assistance, and sex offender registry services. The department also runs a 2025 Citizens Police Academy to engage the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VIN Inspections Vehicle Identification Number inspection service for vehicles coming into Rhode Island from out of state, performed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00am or 5:00pm by appointment only. Free for Hopkinton residents; $30 fee for non-residents. Required under RI's updated title law effective January 1, 2024.
• Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Checks State and nationwide criminal background checks using LiveScan digital fingerprinting technology that interfaces directly with the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) and the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General's Office. $45 fee for most background checks; free for foster care per RI General Law 14-1-34.
• Accident Reports Police accident report copies available online 24/7 through the GetCrashReports.com portal or by phone request for individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents within Hopkinton jurisdiction.
• Animal Control Services Animal shelter services and dog licensing for Town of Hopkinton residents, operated from 395 Woodville Road. Open Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sundays 8:00 a.m. to noon. Includes annual dog licenses ($6 standard, $16 with late fee).
• Records Management Police records request processing pursuant to Rhode Island General Law, with responses provided within ten days. Includes criminal record checks, lost/stolen vehicle registration, and other public records requests.
• Citizens Police Academy 12-week community engagement program allowing citizens to learn and experience law enforcement operations, providing a firsthand look at the daily operations of the Hopkinton Police Department. The 2025 cohort began February 19, 2025 and concluded with a graduation ceremony on May 3, 2025.
• Domestic Violence Assistance Resources and support for sexual assault and domestic violence victims including crisis hotlines, victim advocacy, safety planning, restraining orders, and referrals to Day One RI and the Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County.
• Sex Offender Registry Sex offender community notification and registry information provided through the Rhode Island Sex Offender Community Notification Unit, supporting public awareness and safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full law enforcement coverage for the Town of Hopkinton with 22 total personnel
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Rhode Island Police Chiefs' AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Hopkinton Police Chief Mark J. Carrier participates as a member of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association, which comprises 48 municipal, campus, state and environmental police departments statewide. The department signed the Twenty for 2020 Campaign, a unified effort for statewide police reform, standards, and best practices.
• Rhode Island Bankers AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005The Rhode Island Bankers Association sponsors the Rhode Island Most Wanted website, which was created to aid in the identification of unknown suspects by publishing photographs taken during crimes. The site promotes public safety by improving coordination and resource exchange among Rhode Island law enforcement agencies.
• Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM)supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor assistance with wild animals, Hopkinton Animal Control refers citizens to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management at (401) 222-3070. This is an inter-agency referral for wildlife management services.
• Rhode Island Department of Attorney General's OfficecoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Hopkinton Police Department's LiveScan fingerprinting system interfaces directly with the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) and the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General's Office for automated criminal background check processing.
• Day One (Rhode Island)supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerDay One is Rhode Island's primary sexual assault and domestic violence resource, providing a 24-hour hotline (401-421-4100) and www.dayoneri.org. The Hopkinton Police Department refers domestic violence and sexual assault victims to Day One for advocacy services.
• Domestic Violence Resource Center of South CountysupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at 61 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Provides hotline (401-782-3990) and Court Advocacy Office (401-782-4174) services. Hopkinton PD refers domestic violence victims to this resource.
• Cranston Police Department (VIN Verification Station)supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerCranston Police Department operates a VIN verification station at 929 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI (less than 3 miles from the RI DMV Registry). Open Monday-Friday 9:00am to 2:00pm. This is a state-designated alternative location for VIN inspections.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Richmond Police Department: Municipal police department for Richmond, RI — small rural RI town in Washington County with directly comparable small-force operations.
• South Kingstown Police Department: Municipal police department serving South Kingstown, RI — comparable mid-size Washington County municipality with similar community-policing orientation, accreditation posture, and service portfolio.
• Westerly Police Department: Municipal police department for the Town of Westerly, RI — comparable size, single-town jurisdiction in Washington County, similar service mix (records, VIN checks, community policing). Most directly comparable peer in the same county.
• Exeter Police Department: Municipal police department for Exeter, RI — adjacent small town in Washington County with similar staffing profile and rural/small-town policing scope.
• Charlestown Police Department: Municipal police department for Charlestown, RI — small rural Washington County municipality with a directly comparable operating scale and small-town policing scope.
• North Kingstown Police Department: Municipal police department for North Kingstown, RI — comparable Rhode Island town police force with similar staffing scale (roughly 30-50 sworn) and full-service law enforcement mission.
• Narragansett Police Department: Municipal police department for Narragansett, RI — small RI coastal town with a comparable sworn headcount range, providing a directly comparable service and operational profile.

Others

• Axon Enterprise: Provider of body-worn camera technology and digital evidence management used by Hopkinton PD — a key enabling technology vendor rather than a competitor; reflects the broader law enforcement technology ecosystem the department depends on.

Broad incumbents

• Washington County Sheriff's Office: County-level law enforcement body providing civil process, court security, and broader public safety functions overlapping with municipal PD services in Washington County — a county-tier counterpart rather than a head-to-head competitor.
• Rhode Island State Police: State-level law enforcement agency that provides overlapping capabilities (patrol, criminal investigations, CJIS access) across the entire state — broader incumbent against which municipal departments coordinate and partially compete for jurisdictional calls.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hopkintonpd
• Facebookfacebook.com/HopkintonPoliceRI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hopkinton-police

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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