CHIEF OF POLICE

The office of the Chief of Police is directly responsible for the overall administration and management of the police department. The Chief of Police provides leadership and decision making for all aspects of the police department, including Patrol Operations, Investigations, Communications, and Administrative Support Services.

The Chief of Police works closely with the City Manager and the City Council in formulating fiscally responsible annual budgets, as well as implementing sound policies and procedures.

The Chief of Police is a demanding position requiring a unique individual capable of performing a wide range of administrative tasks. Candidates for this difficult position must possess strong administrative and organizational skills in addition to exemplary interpersonal and communication abilities. Most importantly, it is the Chief's leadership and personal example that provides the professional tone, character, and organizational ethics of the department.