Narragansett Police Department Announces Appointment of Chief Kyle Rekas

NARRAGANSETT — The Narragansett Police Department reports that Kyle Rekas has been appointed as the new chief of the department.

Rekas currently serves as a captain of the department and will replace Chief Sean Corrigan, who will retire on Nov. 8 after 28 years of service. Rekas will be Chief as of 3 p.m. on Nov. 8.

Rekas joined the Narragansett Police Department as a patrol officer in 1999, rising through the ranks as detective, patrol sergeant, patrol lieutenant and prosecution lieutenant to eventually become the department’s Administrative Services Captain in 2018. In this role, Rekas was responsible for managing the functions of the Office of Professional Standards, accreditation management, policy and procedure development, law research, internal affairs, and training.

Rekas has earned multiple recognitions throughout his career at the department, including numerous citations issued by the RI House of Representatives and the RI Senate; numerous department letters of recognition and certificates of acknowledgment for excellence in police work; and the highest award bestowed by the Narragansett Police Department, a commendation for a rescuing a child from drowning in 2006.

“Taking over for Chief Corrigan will be no easy task. He has been a tremendous leader over these past years and will be missed,” said Rekas. “I am absolutely honored to be named the Chief of Police in Narragansett; it is truly a dream come true and I am looking forward to the challenge.”

As Chief, Rekas plans to utilize his more than 25 years of experience to lead the department in making Narragansett a stronger and safer community and to continue to develop the vital relationship of mutual trust between the police department and the public.

“Kyle Rekas is a perfect fit for the role, and I have faith that he will excel as a strong leader in this position,” retiring Chief Corrigan said. “His excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to handle high-pressure situations, and his capacity to relate to and respond effectively to community needs will undoubtedly serve him well as the new Chief of the Narragansett Police Department. I wish him the best of luck and my full support as he begins this new chapter.”

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