Administrative Division

The Administration Division provides leadership and management for the Pendleton Police Department. The Administration Division consists of the Chief of Police and the Lieutenant/Police Manager.

The Chief of Police is responsible for directing all activities of the Pendleton Police Department. His primary function includes, but is not limited to; ensuring that Department resources are used in the most efficient and effective manner to accomplish the mission and goals of the Department. The Chief of Police meets, establishes, facilitates, and directs communication with other city departments, criminal justice agencies and the community to assure quality services are being delivered on a daily basis. The Chief of Police also works with regional, state and national partners to enhance the ability of the Pendleton Police Department to accomplish the department's mission.

The Chief of Police ultimately establishes the direction and expectations for the Pendleton Police Department. Working with community members, elected and appointed officials, the Chief of Police establishes our current service priorities. Due to ever-changing technologies, social attitudes and laws the Chief of Police encourages input and ideas from the community and department members in order to improve service. The department places emphasis on training and skill(s) development, so agency personnel can meet the challenges of the constantly evolving policing environment.