Major Andy Benoit
Deputy Chief Andy Benoit began his law enforcement career with the East Providence Police Department in 2003 after graduating from the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy (Class 2003-1). He earned an Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement from the Community College of Rhode Island.
Throughout his career, Deputy Chief Benoit has held a variety of leadership and specialized assignments. As a patrol officer, he served as a certified Use of Force Instructor for both the department and the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy. He was also certified in Taser, OC spray, baton, and LOCKUP defensive tactics, training hundreds of officers over the course of his instructional tenure. In addition, he served as a Field Training Officer, mentoring and developing newly hired officers.
In 2005, Deputy Chief Benoit was selected for the department’s Special Reaction Team, where he advanced through the ranks to Team Leader, Assistant Commander, and, in 2022, Team Commander.
He was promoted to Sergeant in 2014 and assigned to the Patrol Division. In 2017, he was promoted to Lieutenant, serving in the Patrol Division and later as Administrative Lieutenant. He was subsequently assigned to the Prosecution Division before being promoted to Captain in 2023. As Captain, he commanded the Services Division and oversaw the department’s records and communications functions.
In April 2025, Deputy Chief Benoit was named Acting Deputy Chief and assumed responsibility for the agency’s day-to-day operational, strategic, and financial management. In February 2026, he was permanently appointed Deputy Chief of the East Providence Police Department.
