The Office of the Chief of Police is under the command of Chief Lorie Smith. The Office of the Chief of Police includes Deputy Chief Chris Adams and Professional Standards.
The Deputy Chief is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the police department, budget, property and evidence, records, and accreditation (CALEA). The Accreditation Manager is responsible for coordinating the department’s accreditation through CALEA. Our Records Manager supervises the Records staff. The Records staff is responsible for responding to telephone and walk-in requests for service and assistance and for maintaining Department records. The Evidence/Property Technician is responsible for the equipment/supply for officers and property/evidence functions in the department. This position maintains appropriate supplies for use daily and is responsible for chain of custody and storing of all departmental evidence.
The Executive Assistant assists the Chief and Deputy Chief by maintaining their schedules, meeting requests, and other administrative tasks. The EA is also responsible for areas such as maintaining personnel files for the Department, processing payroll, working closely with the Deputy Chief with budget, assisting with new hire orientation, processing informational reports, coordinating specialty and promotional processes, and other areas as it relates to the operation of the Department.
Professional Standards
Professional Standards is under the command of Lieutenant David Casteline. Professional Standards is responsible for Personnel and Training, hiring, Internal Affairs, and annual Department Reporting (bias-free policing, annual use of force summary, and others).