Newington Police Department Rank Structure & Insignia

Chief of Police - Two Stars
 
The Chief of Police is appointed by, and responsible to, the Town Manager. The Chief will direct and coordinate the work of all the divisions of the department; handle personnel issues, disciplinary actions, citizen complaints, manpower needs, division problems, requests for funding and policy development and review.
 
Lieutenant - One Gold Bar
 
The department has three Lieutenants. Each serves as a division commander for the patrol, investigative and support services divisions.  The Lieutentants report directly to the Chief of Police.

	Division	Summary of Responsibilities - Divisional Supervision
	Investigative Division	Supervises the unit and controls the case management system.  Has direct oversight of all major crimes, narcotics, background Investigations, forensics lab, evidence processing & management, and other detective related activities.
	Patrol Division	Supervises the unit, handle personnel scheduling, motorcycle unit, bicycle unit, supervises the armory, handle major event planning, and other patrol related duties.
	Support Services Division	Supervises the Community Services Unit, Records Division, Communications Unit, SWAT Unit Commander, handles logistics, is the Press Information Officer, coordinates radio systems, and fleet management.

 
Sergeants - Three Stripes

The department has eight sergeants.  Sergeants are assigned to various functions within the department.

	Division	Summary of Responsibilities and Duties
	Administrative	Administrative, scheduling, internal affairs, inspections, grants, research, planning, crime analysis
	Support Services	Coordinates the department training, SRO program, Bicycle Unit,  internal affairs, recruit coordination, liaison with POSTC
	Support Services	Supervises the CSO program, supervises the Communications Unit, Professional Standards, and other duties as assigned.
	Investigative	Supervises detectives
	Patrol	Shift commander/ supervisor of patrol officers
	Patrol	Shift commander/ supervisor of patrol officers
	Patrol	Shift commander/ supervisor of patrol officers
	Patrol	Shift commander/ supervisor of patrol officers

 
Master Police Officer (MPO) - One Stripe

The department has six MPO's.

An officer must have a minimum ten years of experience with the department, be assigned to the patrol division, and have seniority to be awarded this rank.   

Police Service Awards