FY2022

SUPPORT SERVICES

The Support Services Division supports or provides services to Field Operations . The division is commanded by a Captain and is organized into the following activities:

• Support Administration is responsible for the management and oversight of the Support Services division. • Records is responsible for the recording of information, the housing and maintenance of departmental records, reproduction and forwarding of records or data, providing copies of records to the public, and compiles statistics for the National Crime Reporting System. • Property & Evidence maintains all property turned into the department. This includes found property as well of property held for evidentiary purposes. Additionally, the property section prepares evidentiary items for transport applicable lab facilities. • Training & Accreditation is responsible for maintaining the mandated level of training for members of the department as well as ensuring those personnel are trained in those areas that are necessary for the efficient functioning of the department. Monitor general orders to ensure they comply with accreditation standards. • Planning & Research is responsible for the analyzing of statistical information compiled by the Records Section in order to identify trends affecting the public so departmental resources may best be deployed. This Sergeant is also responsible for dealing with releasing information to the public and news media. • Animal Services operates as a public safety/enforcement agency for the protection of the public and animals of the City. The division also operates an animal center for stray and abandoned animals. • Systems Analyst is responsible for the Police information technology, CAD system support, records integration and technology. This includes wireless solutions, communication upgrades and day-to-day support of all police computer hardware and software, both in the station and mobile applications. • Station Masters are responsible for staffing the Police Department’s front desk on a 24 hour basis. They answer incoming phone calls from the public, release impounded vehicles, enter and confirm arrest warrants and assist walk in traffic to the Department. • Community Outreach works to establish and maintain relationships within the community which foster positive communication and interactions between the police department and the public. They engage in dialogue with under-represented groups within the community to improve those relationships and educate community members on police procedures. The unit consists of Community Relations Officer, Neighborhood Response Officer, Downtown Liaison Officer and Community Outreach Assistant. • School Crossing Guards staff assigned locations where children cross busy roadways on their way to and from school.

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