INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT SECTION (ITMS), commanded by a captain, assists and supports all levels of the Department in planning, installation and utilization of information technology. This section includes the CAD/RMS Project Unit. It is responsible for fulfilling the computer and technology needs of the Police Department, including business computers, networking, application services and related functions. This section also coordinates and serves as a focal point for the communications between the Internet worldwide community and the Police Department. The section commander represents the Department at information technology- related meetings.

• CAD/RMS Project Unit, commanded by a lieutenant, is responsible for coordinating the Department’s efforts in developing and implementing a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System and Records Management System (RMS).
  
  The project manager will act as the primary liaison between the primary vendor, sub contractors, and other City Departments to see the implementation through on time and within budget. This position is a temporary position lasting the life of the project, which is expected to be two to three years.