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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.
The department has three Lieutenants. Each serves as a division commander for the Patrol, Investigative and Support Services divisions. The Lieutenants report directly to the Chief of Police.
Division |
Summary of Responsibilities - Divisional Supervision |
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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 Training Unit, Community Services Unit, School Resource Officer, Records Division, Communications Unit, Animal Control Officers, and Press Information. |
The department has nine sergeants. Sergeants are assigned to various functions within the department.
Division |
Summary of Responsibilities & Duties |
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Administrative |
Administrative, scheduling, internal affairs, inspections, grants, research, planning, crime analysis |
Support Services |
Coordinates the department training, School Resource Officer program, internal affairs, recruit coordination, liaison with Police Officer Standards and Training Council |
Support Services |
Supervises the Community Service Officer program, supervises the Communications Unit, Professional Standards, and other duties as assigned. |
Support Services |
Evening Executive Officer assists the shift commander on the evening shift. |
Investigative |
Supervises detectives |
Patrol |
Shift commander / supervisor of patrol officers |
The department has six MPOs. 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.
Awarded to a member of the department as a result of outstanding police work, or exemplary service to department or community.
Awarded to a member of the department who saves a life without risking the life of the member.
Awarded to a member of the department who significantly risks his/her life while intelligently performing his/her duty.
Awarded to a member of the department who is seriously wounded in the line of duty while engaged in combat with an adversary.
Awarded to a member of the department for an act which involves extreme risk to the life of the member and which is performed above and beyond the call of duty.