Office of the Chief of Police
Functions
Chief of Police
The Chief of Police directs and controls all police department operations in accordance with ordinances, policies and regulations established by the City of Greensboro and the City Manager. The Chief reports to the Assistant City Manager for Public Safety and Human Resources. The Chief of Police directly supervises four Assistant Chiefs, the Police Attorney, the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police and the Executive Officer to the Chief of Police.
Police Attorney
The Police Attorney provides legal assistance and counsel to the Chief of Police in the formulation of policies, procedures, revision of rules, administration of discipline, and the daily operation of the department.
Executive Officer to the Chief of Police
The Executive Officer to the Chief of Police prepares special reports and handles administrative concerns as directed by the Chief of Police. The EO provides direct assistance to the Chief of Police in the overall administration of the department’s operation and develops work plans for the department and for the direction and control of the operational and the administrative activities of all personnel under her command. The EO formulates and executes command decisions relative to special and routine police problems within his or her scope of authority. Lt. Hope Newkirk is the Executive Officer to the Chief of Police. She can be reached at 373-3689 from Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
Division of Professional Standards
The Professional Standards Division performs administrative investigations within the Department and provides internal control support for the Chief of Police.
Community Affairs
The Office of Community Affairs serves in an advisory role to the Executive Officer to the Chief of Police. In this capacity, the Office collects factual information gained through contacts with various community groups, individuals, and organizations. The Community Affairs Director analyzes this information to specifically define community attitudes, problems or needs, and recommends an appropriate course of action. This section coordinates activities of the Speaker's Bureau and other departmental activities not assigned to specific divisions. Additionally, this section publishes the monthly Department newsletter and the Department annual report.
Public Information / Marketing
The Public Information / Marketing Office is responsible for establishing positive and productive relationships with the public and news media outlets. This office is responsible for releasing information to the public as directed by the Chief of Police. This office is also responsible for developing and implementing programs that serve to publicize the positive aspects of the Police Department’s efforts in serving the public interest. Lt. Hope Newkirk, Executive Officer to the Chief of Police, is the contact for public information. She can be reached at 373-3689 from Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
Location
300 W. Washington St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
336-373-2450
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