First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Tasks Include:

• Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
• Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
• Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court as necessary.
• Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
• Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
• Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
• Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.
• Train staff in proper police work procedures.

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