Oversee and direct all activities, programs, personnel, and strategies of the Police Department, which includes the duty to ensure a positive attitude within the department and provide motivation and guidance to subordinates. Demonstrate initiative and keep abreast of current trends, practices, and programs by participating in career and professional development. Analyze daily department operations and activities to identify and resolve areas of inefficiency and admin/operational concerns. Plan, organize & implement programs of law enforcement, traffic control, criminal investigation, E.D.R.

Assess and meet the law enforcement needs of the community through organization of forces, workforce deployment, equipment uses, and community relations programs. Coordinate police functions with other related operations. Develop, implement, and review department policies, procedures, and standards. Remain current with Federal, State, and local laws and adapt existing policies to changing laws and regulations. Perform budget management activities and formulate long range department plans. Prepare and submit a timely departmental budget. Command emergency scenes as needed.

Monitor and approve departmental purchase orders and expenditures. Oversee creation and management of departmental budget. Oversee creation and management of departmental budget. Oversee procurement of new equipment, including researching innovative procedures and equipment to advance the efficiency and ability of the department. Directs maintenance and safekeeping of physical evidence, stolen property, abandoned property and other items falling under custody of the Police Department. Supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of assigned staff. (See attachment on town website for full list)