On Saturday, Rhode Island police held an active shooter preparedness training at St. James Episcopal Church in North Providence.
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Working in collaboration with their local police department, St John’s Episcopal Church gave away bicycles that the police donated from their evidence room. One of the bikes came with a cart attached, which proved fortunate for a couple who have three small dogs and wanted to take trips with their pets.