Special Services Bureau Annual Report Information - 2004

In September 2004, the Department undertook a major structural reorganization. The Special Services Bureau was created and is comprised of Department components that conduct specialized functions and provide focused services to the public, both directly and indirectly. Captain James P. Ledwell was appointed as the Deputy Chief in charge of Special Services.

The Special Services Bureau includes two operational divisions that provide service directly to the public. The Criminal Investigation Division, under the command of Lieutenant Thomas V. Chase, conducts all manner of criminal investigations and includes specific concentrations in domestic violence/child abuse and gang investigations. The Special Operations Division, commanded by Lieutenant Thomas J. Ledwell, encompasses the Drug Enforcement Unit and the Directed Patrol Unit, as well as the Crime Analysis function. In addition, the S.O.D. commands the Department's Special Response Team, Crisis Intervention Team, and Canine Corps.

The remaining two Special Services Bureau divisions are administrative in nature, primarily providing support services to the Department rather than directly to the public. The Human Resources Division, commanded by Lieutenant Kelly M. Russell, is responsible for recruiting and hiring of both sworn and civilian personnel, as well as providing personnel services for all members of the Department. The H.R.D. also provides administrative support staff for the Office of the Chief of Police. The Training Division, under the command of Lieutenant Richard L. Hetherington, operates the Department's Police Academy and firearms range at the Charles V. Main Training Center, providing training to both entry-level and in-service personnel, as well as conducting the Citizens' and Children's Police Academies.