HEADQUARTERS DIVISION

The Mountain View Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of Police exercise direct and indirect supervision over sworn and non-sworn staff. Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following;

• Plan, organize and direct the activities of the Police Department in the maintenance of law and order within the city limits.
• In consultation with the City Administrator and City Council, assure that the department has adequate resources to fulfill its mission through proper budget planning and execution, personnel selection, and training and development.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and judicial mandates, regulations and professional standards.
• Prepare and present reports to Council; provide technical and professional advice and recommendations related to levels of service and other related matters; coordinates special studies on a variety of complex problems which require a high degree of technical competence and political awareness.
• Assure that positive public relations and effective working relationships are maintained by the Department with the general public, other governmental agencies, the City Council, City departments, and the media.

RESOURCE(S)

• United States Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• RSMo §85 - City Police
• Missouri Police Chief's Association
• National Police Chief's Association