NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — After nearly three decades with the Narragansett Police Department, Chief Sean Corrigan is preparing for retirement.
In a recent interview, Chief Corrigan reflected on a career spanning more than 28 years — eight of them as chief, during which he shaped the town’s police force and strengthened ties with the community.
His interest in law enforcement was inspired by his older brother, also a police officer in New Hampshire during the 1970s and 1980s. “I looked up to him,” Corrigan shared.
“I took an aptitude test, and law enforcement came up on the list. Because of my relationship with my brother, and the fact that the test indicated I had an aptitude for it, I decided to start taking some classes, and I enjoyed them,” he recalled.
After studying at Roger Williams University, Corrigan joined the Narragansett Police Department in 1996 as a patrol officer. He rose through the ranks, eventually becoming acting chief in December 2015 and being appointed full-time chief in May 2016.
From patrol officer to detective, sergeant, and lieutenant, each position brought challenges and opportunities, all of which Corrigan feels prepared him for leadership.
Over the years, Corrigan realized the importance of balancing tactical preparedness with community service.
One of his proudest accomplishments is the creation of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), which partners with neighboring police departments to provide mental health support during emergencies.
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