JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION

Justice Administration

Justice Administration

Chief of Police: Duties and Responsibilities

Following points describe the essential duties and responsibilities of chief of police in a concise way.

1. Required to attend a minimum of one Board of Selectmen's meeting each month and report on the status of the Department, budget and other issues within the community.

2. Establishes Department goals, long-range plans, objectives, policies, directives, regulations, and procedures based upon the needs of the Town and the Police Department; continually monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and responsiveness of the Department.

3. Directs, coordinates, and oversees all Department procedures, practices, and activities; takes necessary steps to improve police operations.

4. Organizes, directs, and controls all resources of the Department to preserve the peace, protect persons and property, and enforce ordinances and by-laws of the Town, State and Federal government

5. Conducts regular inspections of the Department's facilities, personnel, and equipment.

6. Selects and disciplines staff in accordance with state and federal laws and Town policies and procedures.



7. Evaluates employees annually and outlines personal development plans for employees.

8. Plans and directs training programs in compliance with the NH Police Standards and Training Council and state statutes. Maintains training and performance records on all Department personnel in accordance with existing state and federal guidelines.

9. Assigns work schedules to staff, including coverage by outside agencies when necessary.

10. Within the Department, organizes, maintains, and administers the personnel policies of the Town and the procedures of the Department.

11. Cooperates with law enforcement officials from other jurisdictions on investigations and in the apprehension and detention of suspects.

12. Develops and presents the annual department budget and administers the approved budget in accordance with established Town policy. Maintains equipment and personnel at a level consistent with budgeted allocations. Seeks financial assistance through grant writing at the federal, state, and local levels.

13. Takes charge at scenes of emergencies, serious crimes, and accidents. Makes final decisions as to courses of action and protection of citizens, property, and police personnel. Operates both as a member of a team and independently at incidents of uncertain duration, advising and assisting Department personnel, performing complex tasks during life threatening emergencies.

14. Supervises and conducts complete and accurate investigations, and prepares reports for same. Establishes and maintains necessary and appropriate records of activities. On a monthly basis, prepares Uniform Crime Report and other state statistical information and will prepare the statistical record for annual Town Report.

15. Uses approved firearms, handcuffs, batons, and other hand equipment in the performance of duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, and Town and Department policies and procedures. Keeps abreast of the latest equipment and insures that officers are trained to be proficient in its use. Maintains proficiency in the operation of technical equipment, including radar, blood alcohol measuring devices, cameras, two-way radios, etc. Operates motor vehicles in accordance with State laws and Department regulations in routine and emergency situations.

16. Plans, implements, and maintains effective customer relations and public education programs. Serves as primary representative of the Department with civic organizations, public interest groups, elected representatives, schools, ...