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AAA Honors North Providence Police Department

Eleanor Baker, Neighbor

The AAA Southern New England Traffic Safety Awards took place recently at the Marriott Downtown Hotel in Providence. The North Providence Police Department was presented with a 2013 Bronze Award of Excellence in recognition of their outstanding achievements in traffic safety. These efforts have enabled their community to enjoy 13 consecutive years without a pedestrian fatality. Shown (from left) are Acting Police Chief Paul Martellini, Sergeant Brian DePetrillo, AAA Southern New England President & CEO, Mark Shaw, Acting Deputy Chief Christopher Pelagio and Captain James Broccoli. Sergeant DePetrillo was also honored as a 2013 AAA Traffic Safety Hero.

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