

They oversee all sergeants and hold watch command positions in patrol. Lieutenants are the first rank in the police senior staff team. They also act as an ambassador to other departments for smaller topics. Most things brought to them by Lieutenants are handled by them unless they deem it necessary to work up the chain of command.

They report to the command staff about the progress of any and all supervisors, sub-divisions, patrol units, department policy, and much more. They oversee large patrols and act as a watch commander. sub-divisions, patrol officers, supervisors.Ĭaptains are the highest ranking officer who doesn't hold an administrative position. In the event that there are multiple commanders, they would split up duties i.e. The Commander(s) usually help make large decisions such as sub-division supervisor picks, SOP reviewal, senior staff picks, and other administrative duties. They oversee all department policies, patrols, divisions, supervisors, and procedures. The Police Commander(s) are part of the command staff team. They can freely promote officers that they feel ready. At their rank, They have the same duties as commander and help them with any inquiries they may have, but they also can make major decisions on their own. The Deputy Chief of Police is part of the "Team of Chiefs" who make major final decisions and aid each other in making those decisions. They oversee command staff operations and help the Chief along with the other command staff members in making decisions. The Assistant Chief directs the activities of either the administrative or operational side of the Police Department. The Assistant Chief of Police keeps the Chief of Police informed of all operational activities on a day-to-day basis. The Chief commonly meets with all supervisors and receives their input for ways to make the department thrive. The Chief of Police oversees all operations of the police department and has the final say on any and all situations.
