Chief of Police

The  Police  Chief  plans,  organizes,  directs,  and  evaluates  the  activities  of  the Police  Department  under  the  direction  of  the  Mayor.  This  position  ensures that  the  protection  of  life  and  property  is  carried  out  in  a  just  and  objective manner  and  is  underpinned through  community  policing.  To  achieve  this objective,   the   Chief   directs   law   enforcement   activities;   oversees   staff schedules;   and   directs   patrol,   traffic   enforcement,   code   enforcement, emergency   response   planning,   and   in-service   training.   They   also   work seamlessly with other City jurisdictions, to include county and state agencies.