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Structure of the Department

The Department is commanded by the Chief of Police who is responsible for the administration of the Department and the management of its mission. The Chief is also responsible for the overall guidance and direction of the Police Departments various divisions.

The Deputy Chief is the next ranking officer who is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the departments patrol functions. The Patrol Division has three shifts. Each shift is commanded by a sergeant with a corporal assisting and made up of 4 or 5 patrol officers. These shifts are charged with responding to calls for service, investigating crimes, apprehension of criminals, crime prevention, traffic enforcement and investigation, and other services

The Deputy Chief is assisted by the Administrative Sergeant who is responsible for the processing of all event reports that are made by department officers. The Administrative Sergeant is also responsible for all internal affairs including investigations.

The School Resource Officer works out of the Patrol Division and is assigned to the Kirksville community schools. The S.R.O., as they are known, maintains an office in the high school and works closely with the public school system. The S.R.O. maintains a watch over the schools grounds and assists in teaching the children about various safety issues and the importance of making good decisions in every part of their lives.

The Investigations Division is staffed by two full time Detectives who are responsible for helping to solve more serious crimes in the community. They have specialized training in forensic investigations, evidence collection and processing, covert activities, interrogations including C.V.S.A. (Truth Verification), and a host of other skills.

No department would be able to operate without those behind the scenes who assist in the day to day functions and operations. The department employs a full time administrative assistant who greets the public and takes care of just about every type of paperwork that is generated. The department also employs a full time record keeper who maintains all of the departments reports and records.

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