§ 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
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§ 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.