Lt. Col. Richard Janke 
Administration Bureau Commander

This bureau, commanded by an assistant chief, is responsible for coordinating and performing inter-bureau planning tasks and special research evaluation studies.  Administration Bureau consists of the Internal Investigations Section, Planning Section, and Inspections Section.

INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, commanded by a captain, is responsible for investigating citizen complaints of a serious nature, complaints of alleged police misconduct, alleged misconduct of Department civilian employees and use of force incidents that result in serious injury or death.  This section coordinates pre-disciplinary hearings in conjunction with the Department hearing officer(s) and coordinates the investigation of complaints referred by the Citizen Complaint Authority.

PLANNING SECTION, commanded by a captain, is responsible for planning, research, and the development of programs that maximize the effective use of Department personnel and resources.  Planning Section is responsible for long-range planning, developing and maintaining forms and procedures, conducting legal research and tracking civil litigation involving the Department and its members.  This section serves as the Department’s liaison with the City Solicitor’s Office.

INSPECTIONS SECTION, commanded by a captain, monitors the activity of the Department through staff inspections and unannounced inspections conducted on a random basis, including the Department’s random drug-testing program.  At the annual uniform inspection, this section monitors the condition of issued equipment and ensures compliance with Department dress and grooming standards.  Inspections Section conducts critical reviews of all use of force incidents and serves as the Department’s central record repository for all use of force incidents.  This section is also responsible for ensuring the Department meets CALEA standards.

Court Control Unit, supervised by a sergeant, is the police liaison with the local judiciary and manages police officer attendance in court by monitoring officers’ court appearances.  This unit verifies attendance, time spent in court by officers, as well as ensuring the Police Department dress and grooming standards are met.  The Court Control supervisor randomly visits courtrooms to monitor officers’ testimony and case preparation.

Detail Coordination Unit, supervised by a sergeant, coordinates all outside employment extension of police service details.  This unit also maintains the Police Department’s outside employment activity records for all officers.  These records are reviewed monthly to ensure compliance with Department policy.  The Detail Coordination Unit supervisor also conducts audits and random inspections of outside employment details.

Accreditation Unit, supervised by a sergeant, is responsible for the daily activities required to maintain the Department’s accredited status by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).  The unit develops and maintains the required proofs of compliance, functions as a liaison with other Department components regarding accreditation matters, and is the liaison between the Department and CALEA.