Key Responsibilities: 

Implements orders and procedures received from command staff and explains to the staff the contents of new orders that affect their responsibilities. Reviews the performance of officers and supervisors regularly and determines if they are properly, effectively, and consistently carrying out their assigned duties. Develops training programs to instruct officers and sergeants on various police issues and courses to improve officers' knowledge and skill level and to meet local and state regulations and standards. Coordinates functions within the department's other divisions such as criminal investigations where patrol division and detective division coordinate activities in follow-up investigations of reported crimes. Supervises police and civilian personnel under their command. Responds to major emergencies, incidents and dispatches that require their presence as a commanding officer.