Acting Chief Ryan Duffy will be staying on the job after being named Newport’s new Police Chief. He replaces former Police Chief Gary Silva, who retired earlier this year after more than 35 years with the City, including his last 12 as Chief. As Acting Chief and a member of the Department’s leadership team, Duffy has steadily risen through the ranks over his nearly 23-year career with the City. He was one of four internal candidates who interviewed for the … Continue reading Newport names Ryan Duffy as new Police Chief