ADMINISTRATION
Jeny Price, Administrative Assistant
The administrative division is responsible for all operations of the police department. The division includes the chief of police, assistant chief of police and support staff.
The chief of police is the chief executive officer of the department and the final departmental authority in all matters of policy, operations and discipline. The assistant chief of police is second in command of the department. The assistant chief is charged with primary oversight of all subordinate divisions and implementation of all policies issued by the chief of police.
PATROL DIVISION
Major: Ben Swan
The patrol division provides basic police services to the community. The division encompasses uniform patrol and traffic enforcement. Those services include the following:
- Routine patrol and calls for service.
- Prevention of criminal activity.
- Arrest of offenders and assistance in prosecution.
- Regulation of traffic and the prevention of traffic accidents.
- Minor investigation of criminal incidents.
- Communications staff.
- Fleet management.
DETECTIVE DIVISION
Commander: Captain Jody Keene
The detective division investigates felony and some misdemeanor crimes that occur in the city.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP
Commander: Captain Kevin Nelson
The special operations group focuses on narcotics, gangs, and other similar investigations. This division encompasses the K9 division.
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
Commander: Captain Colter Grayson
The support services division is responsible for department training, employment services, equipment procurement, fleet maintenance, and special events.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS (DISPATCH)
Supervisor: Jeny Price
The telecommunications is responsible for all dispatch operations which includes radio communications, call taking/dispatching, and 911 calls.
