Rhode Island § 42-96-2 - Neighborhood Crime Prevention Act

§ 42-96-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Commission” means the Rhode Island justice commission.

(2) “Director” means the executive director of the Rhode Island justice commission.

(3) “Municipality” means any city or town within the state.

(4) “Organization” means any neighborhood crime prevention organization, incorporated or unincorporated, organized exclusively for a purpose or purposes, not for pecuniary profit or financial gain and no part of the assets, income, or profit of which is distributable to, or inures to the benefit of, its members, directors (or their equivalent), or officers except to the extent permitted by law, and which is engaged in one or more of the organization activities specified in subsection (5) of this section.

(5) “Organization activities” means activities of neighborhood crime prevention, geared towards the heightened awareness and practice of community members in techniques stressing the reduction of opportunities for crimes to occur and the increased possibility of police apprehension of criminals. Organization activities should also seek to develop and strengthen a sense of neighborhood identity and a constructive attitude in that neighborhood. Activities may include, but not be limited to, tenant-lobby patrols, auto patrols, street-foot patrols, home and business security surveys, and dispersal of crime prevention literature and equipment; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall be interpreted to authorize the possession, carrying, use, or dissemination of firearms or other deadly weapons regardless of whether the appropriate license has been issued for the activity. Activities may also include the involvement of senior citizens and youth in escort services, auxiliary police services, and the utilization of community outreach through publicity of approved anti-crime techniques.