Administration

The Administration Division includes Administration, Training, Records, and Communications.

Administration organizes and directs Police Department activities; ensures effective law enforcement; evaluates policies and procedures; develops planning and needs assessments; conducts internal affairs investigations; and promotes public relations with Crime Prevention activities.

Training coordinates police applicant pre-hire activities and trains new officers; ensures all Department personnel meet mandated in-service training and standards; maintains liaison with the Academy Advisory Board; operates the Department armory and firearms range; promotes community relations by hosting and coordinating the Citizens' Police Academy.

Records enter police reports into the Police Information System and manages, maintains, and disseminates this information according to the Open Records Act and Police Department policy.

Communications provides Police Officers and citizens with public safety communications by answering incoming emergency and non-emergency calls for service and dispatching the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.