| |
|
| Piqua
Ohio Police Department |
| Office of the Chief of Police |
|
The Chief of Police is
the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Department and is
responsible for the overall efficient and effective management
and administration of the police department. The Chief of
Police has the ultimate responsibility for the preservation of
life and property, preservation of law and order,
investigation of crimes, suppression of vice, and enforcement
of state law and municipal ordinances. The Chief of Police
shall direct the assignment of officers, establish training
programs, maintain records, provide traffic control and
enforcement, cooperate with other law enforcement agencies,
establish rules, regulations, polices and procedures, and
provide advice to the City Manager and City Commission members
on matters pertaining to the police department. The Chief of
Police shall develop annual budget proposals and control
budgeted expenses. The Chief of Police is responsible for the
direction of all activities of the Piqua Police Department.
This direction will be accomplished through written and oral
orders, policies, procedures, directives, guidelines, and
guidance, as well as, personal leadership exerted through
subordinate supervisors and officers. The Chief may delegate
or grant particular authority to any member of the department
as necessary for the efficient and effective administration of
the Department. The Chief reports directly to the City
Manager. |
| |
|
