DEPARTMENT COMPONENTS
THE DEPARTMENT IS MADE UP OF the Office of the Chief of Police , Administration Bureau , and the Operations Bureau .
The Office of the Chief of Police is comprised of the Administration Captain , the Operations Captain , and the Executive Assistant .
The Administration Bureau is commanded by the Administration Captain and is comprised of the Professional Standards Division , Training , Records Unit , Accreditation Specialist , Fleet Coordinator , and Police I . T . Specialist .
The Operations Bureau is commanded by the Operations Captain and consists of three divisions : Patrol , Criminal Investigations , and Support Services . The Operations Bureau also receives support from the civilian Crime Analyst .
The Executive Assistant ( EA ) reports to the Chief of Police and assists the Chief by maintaining their schedule , meeting requests , and other administrative tasks . The EA is also responsible for areas such as maintaining personnel files for the Department , processing payroll , working closely with the Administration Captain with budget , assisting with new hire orientation , processing monthly and yearly reports , coordinating specialty and promotional processes , and other areas as it relates to the operation of the Department .
Command
Chief Joe Binns retired on Sept . 30 , 2021 . Chief Binns honorably served the Garner community for 30 years .
Upon Chief Binns ’ retirement , Captain Lorie Smith was selected to serve as Interim Chief until she was appointed as Chief of Police on Dec . 21 , 2021 .
Captain Lorie Smith served as the Operations Bureau Captain until her appointment to Chief of Police . Captain Mike McIver served as Captain of the Operations Bureau , which includes all sworn personnel except those assigned to the Administration Bureau .
Captain Chris Clayton served as the Administration Bureau Captain until his retirement in November 2021 . The Administration Bureau includes internal affairs , accreditation , training , and evidence oversight .
Administration Bureau
An Administration Lieutenant serves as a backup Internal Affairs Investigator , and currently manages department fleet services which includes new and replacement vehicle purchasing and equipment . The Administration Lieutenant serves as backup for the in-car and body-worn camera systems and supervises the Personnel and Training Sergeant . The Quartermaster is responsible for issuing equipment to officers and is the primary custodian of all evidence and department property .
The Personnel and Training Sergeant is responsible for ensuring the department complies with all training mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Commission . The Personnel and Training Sergeant is also responsible for recruitment , retention , and administering the hiring processes for the department . He manages the Field Training Program and supervises the Training Officer .
The Training Officer is responsible for coordinating and scheduling all required annual training for all sworn officers . The Training Officer facilitates new employee orientation and oversees the training program . In addition to maintaining the department ’ s training files , that position also completes and submits paperwork for approval by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission .
The Records Unit consists of a Records Manager and three Police Records Specialists . The Police Records Specialists are tasked with managing all the department ’ s records , which include criminal reports , motor vehicle crashes , and other incidents .
The Accreditation Specialist manages the department ’ s compliance with Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
GARNER POLICE DEPARTMENT 2021 ANNUAL REPORT 7