Garner Police Department Annual Report - 2016 Published May 2017 | Page 5

Police Department Components
The Garner Police Department enjoys strong support throughout town but continues to work to build better
relations with all segments of the community.
Administration Bureau
T
HE ADMINISTRATION BUREAU is
led by Captain Chris Hagwood and
is tasked with compiling, archiving,
and handling all police records, criminal
evidence and found property, ordering
and issuing department-owned property,
fleet management, employee training,
recruitment, and accreditation. In addition, the
Administration Bureau Captain is the primary
Internal Affairs investigator and maintains
department records on use of force, pursuits,
and other employee-involved incidents.
Ensuring Accountability
(2016 data)
33
Use of force incidents investigated
6 Citizen complaints filed against
officers
2 Sustained allegations from citizen
complaints
1
Allegation of wrongdoing for every
2,390 documented contacts with
the public
An Administration Lieutenant manages the
0.1 Percent of GPD encounters that
resulted in a reportable use of force
department’s fleet including the ordering of new
vehicles, installation of specialized equipment,
and managing our in-car camera system. This
position is also responsible for quarterly and funds, and the evidence control room. The
unannounced audits of petty cash, confidential Administration Lieutenant functions as a backup
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