Administration

The Chief of Police, as department manager, is responsible for the leadership, supervision, direction, staff development, training, evaluation, and discipline of department personnel.  The Chief is empowered by State Statute and local ordinance to exercise authority in matters of police operations, and establishes rules/regulations and policies/procedures for the department. 

The Assistant Chief, as second in command of the department, serves as Operations Commander, which includes oversight of patrol services, investigation services, communication services, and special unit services. The Assistant Chief acts on behalf of the Chief of Police in the Chief's absence. The Assistant Chief assists in the management of the department and is the immediate supervisor to the captains.

Three (3) Police Captains oversee the Patrol Division, Investigative Services Bureau, Communication Services, and the Special Unit Services. In addition, the Police Captains deal with the purchasing, operation and maintenance of department equipment, including squad cars, radio systems, telephone equipment, and 911 communications equipment.  They also oversee daily administrative functions within the Police Department including reporting crime statistics, community policing at the Wal-Mart Substation, and the department gun range.