Police Administration
Police Administration is responsible for the overall planning, direction and coordination of police activities to promote the safety of the community and to ensure that services are provided in a fair, prompt and courteous manner. It is also responsible for the Internal Affairs Section of the Police Department which deals with investigation of complaints against officers and ensures that proper direction is provided to staff for acceptable operational performance and compliance with policies and procedures.
The Division also oversees and monitors internal operations, the Community Oriented Police Program, training programs, recruiting, grant projects, research and development and fiscal management efforts.
Patrol Division
The Patrol Division has the primary responsibility of safeguarding the community by answering calls for service, writing reports, preventing and suppressing criminal activity, apprehending criminal offenders, preserving the peace and tranquility of the neighborhoods, enforcement of traffic laws, providing traffic control, and protecting life and property.
Police Records
The Police Records Division provides all record keeping services for the Police Department. This includes the processing and storing of all police reports and processing various statistical reports.
Investigative Division
The responsibility of the Investigation Division is to follow up on criminal complaints involving adult and juvenile offenders. This includes interviewing and obtaining evidence necessary to prosecute. This division also investigates narcotic laws violations. |
