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Chesterfield Police 2002 Annual ReportOffice of the Chief of PoliceThe Chesterfield County Police Department is organized into functional command areas. This provides divisions that are manageable in terms of size while structuring teams that are staffed with suitable levels of expertise. With the reintroduction of community policing in our neighborhoods and schools, this structure staffs our bureaus, divisions and sections with experienced personnel attuned to the unique demands of their area of responsibility. See the Chesterfield County Police Department organizational chart.
Colonel Carl R. Baker has served as the chief of police since 1996. Baker earned a bachelor of science degree from Siena College, NY and obtained a master's degree in public administration from the State University of New York.
Lieutenant Colonel Dennis G. McDonald serves as deputy chief of police and is a 26-year veteran of the department. McDonald earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond, VA and obtained a master's of science degree in administration of justice from Virginia Commonwealth University. The Office of the Chief of Police consists of the chief of police, deputy chief of police, Watch Commander Program and the Office of Professional Standards. The chief and deputy chief are responsible for the overall planning, development and direction of a complete program of police administration. As an office, they prepare the operational Departmental Performance Planning and annual budget, administer, direct and coordinate the department's activities according to state and local laws and department and county administrative policies.The Watch Commanders are two captains that report directly to the Office of the Chief of Police. These staff officers provide command level representation during evening and early morning hours and are responsible for overseeing all department functions during their tour of duty. The Office of Professional Standards provides an independent internal inspection service for the chief of police and members of department management concerning the effective discharge of their responsibilities. It involves inquiries, investigations and research in preparation for furnishing analyses, appraisals and recommendations to the chief of police and command personnel in areas of operational policy, procedure and practice. The office is responsible for the internal-affairs, or self-policing function. It provides citizens with a fair and effective avenue for redress of legitimate grievances against officers or the department. The office also maintains the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission accreditation.
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