Administrative Services
Office
of the Chief
The
Police Department is under the general administration and direction
of the Chief of Police. The Chief is appointed by, and directly
responsible to the Mayor. The Chief of Police is also responsible
for the efficient conduct and operation of the police department,
to ensure conformity to Department policies and procedures and the
enforcement of all laws and ordinances of the City.
 Internal
Affairs
Accreditation
Personnel
& Training
Media
Relations
Asset
Forfeiture
Alarm
Ordinance Enforcement
Information
Technology
Records
Internal
Affairs
The
Internal Affairs Section is responsible for investigating complaints
of police misconduct and violations of Department policies and procedures.
The Professional Standards Commander oversees all internal affairs
investigations and he reports directly to the Chief of Police.
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Accreditation
The
Accreditation Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining
compliance with more than 270 professional standards designed specifically
for Florida law enforcement agencies. This unit’s main focus
is to maintain up to date policies and practices of the agency;
enhance capabilities in the prevention and control of crime; increase
effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of services; and increase
cooperation with the community and other law enforcement agencies.
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Personnel
& Training
The
Personnel & Training Unit has two major responsibilities; the
hiring of personnel for the police department, and the training
of new and tenured personnel for the police department. This unit
also maintains detailed records of personnel training and certification.
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Media
Relations
The
Department Public Information Officer fosters cooperation and mutual
respect between the Department and the news media. The Department
understands the importance of using the media as a valuable resource
to educate and inform the public. The role of the PIO is to assist
members of the media in gathering information and reporting on news
events impacting residents and visitors to the City.
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Asset
Forfeiture
Members
of the Department are responsible for seizing currency or assets
purchased with proceeds from illegal activity or assets, which were
used in the commission of illegal activities. Investigators work
closely with Federal, State and local prosecutors assisting whenever
possible in the financial aspects of these cases. The proceeds from
these forfeited assets often times are used to support the police
function.
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Alarm
Ordinance Enforcement
The
Department tracks residential and business alarm permits and false
alarm calls for service. The false alarm ordinance is designed to
minimize the unnecessary use of police resources by fining offenders
for repeat false alarm activations.
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Information
Technology
Developing
integrated strategic information systems to support and improve
department productivity and effectiveness is the main focus of our
Information Technology unit. This unit ensures network continuity,
integrity, maintenance, and optimum performance of computer equipment
and software. Along with research and development of innovative
approaches to information management, this unit also maintains the
department website.
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Records
The
records unit is responsible for compiling, maintaining, and disseminating
information from Department records concerning reported crimes,
arrests, traffic, property, bicycles, and missing persons. This
unit coordinates records management functions for the entire Department,
including the proper purging of records and property according to
state statute.
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