Okay, let’s tackle this. So Stephen Pecchia has experience as a Police Dispatcher, which is a critical role in emergency communications. The City of Cranston, RI, where he worked, likely pays its dispatchers a salary commensurate with the local market. According to various sources, police dispatchers in Rhode Island can earn around $30,000-$50,000 per year, depending on experience and location. Considering Stephen’s experience and location in West Warwick, RI, I estimate his hourly rate to be around $35, which is a reasonable rate for an entry-level to mid-level emergency communications professional in this region.