About

The Office of the Chief of Police is responsible for the overall command of all sworn officers and non-sworn employees. Members of the Office of the Chief coordinate; long-range planning, policy development and review, employee development and training, labor relations and personnel management, financial management and purchasing, employee accountability, and media relations.

Objectives

• Create an environment that recognizes the importance of safety
• Develop strategies to recruit/retain employees, enhance employee satisfaction and staff development
• Review, enhance and develop policy
• Identify alternative funding sources for department resources and programs
• Ensure the continuity of technological programs
• Ensure fair and impartial policing
• Coordinate activities and work in partnership with various law enforcement agencies and community based organizations to curtail crime and continue community policing aspects of policing
• Work in partnership with various media outlets
• Foster positive community relations