Detective lieutenant vs chief of police

Differences between detective lieutenant and chief of police duties and responsibilities

Detective lieutenant example responsibilities.

• Manage and maintain equipment to include CCTV, MVS, operation security and alarm systems.
• Perform background checks and investigations for all firearms applications within the township.
• Assist in police training such as arrest procedures, firearms qualifications and report writing.
• Work and supervise both patrol and investigations during career.
• Work numerous positions within the dept to include undercover investigative work, supervision of both patrol and criminal investigations.
• Serve as lead investigator on numerous homicides and other felonies resulting in arrests and successful prosecutions.

Chief of police example responsibilities.

• Lead, train and mentore a team of 11 senior logistics and business consultants.
• Plan, manage, develop, implement and revise the training FTO program, as needed.
• Enable senior leadership to accomplish combat objectives.
• Provide first aid and CPR to victims as necessary.
• Investigate burglary and theft crimes with extensive attention to details.
• Investigate state and federal narcotics violations on a DEA lead strike-force team.
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