The deputy chief of police shall supervise all commissioned officers and other employees of the police department (other than the chief of police) according to guidelines established by the chief of police. He or she shall assist the chief of police in the preparation and administration of the police department budget.

    The deputy chief of police shall assist the chief of police in the overall direction of the police department and shall participate in the development and implementation of practices, procedures, rules, regulations and programs of the police department. He or she shall act for the chief of police in his or her absence and as otherwise delegated by the chief of police.

    The deputy chief of police shall assist the chief of police and the city council or their designee(s) in negotiations with the bargaining unit representing officers and/or employees of the city police department.

    The deputy chief of police shall review officer reports and case files to insure completeness, shall keep abreast of unit and individual performance, shall identify trends or cases requiring additional attention; shall evaluate the performance of subordinate personnel; and shall determine the need for new programs and evaluate officers for special assignments.

    The deputy chief of police shall respond to and take command of major operations or emergencies in the absence of the chief of police and shall coordinate general police activities with other law enforcement agencies.

    The deputy chief of police shall perform all tasks assigned to him or her by the chief of police, or in the absence of the chief of police, assigned by the mayor or the city council. (Ord. 1815 § 1 (part), 2000)

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