Lt. Col. Cindy M. Combs
Resource Bureau Commander
This bureau, commanded by an assistant chief, performs a variety of functions that support the operation of the Department. It oversees the operation of the Evidence/Property Management Section, Personnel/Finance Management Section, and Training Section.
EVIDENCE/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SECTION, commanded by a lieutenant, is responsible for any property held by the Department for the courts or other purposes. This Section includes the Court Property Unit, Impound Unit, Supply Unit, and Fleet Management Unit.
Court Property Unit, supervised by a sergeant, tracks, maintains custody, and disposes of items found, confiscated, forfeited, or held as evidence. It is responsible for the disposal of unclaimed property and the destruction of drugs and weapons.
Impound Unit, supervised by a sergeant, receives, secures, and disposes of impounded and seized vehicles. It auctions unclaimed and forfeited vehicles and exercises supervision of private towing companies on the police rotation towing list.
Supply Unit, supervised by a sergeant, orders, receives, stores, and distributes items needed by the Department to maintain normal operations. This responsibility includes paper forms, firearms and related equipment, as well as uniform orders and maintenance. This unit receives supply requisitions from other Department units and directs an annual inspection of uniform parts and other Department issued equipment.
Fleet Management Unit, managed by a civilian Fleet Services Supervisor, ensures the vehicular needs of the Department are met. The unit plans for future vehicular needs, maintains a liaison with the Division of Fleet Services and monitors vehicle usage by Department personnel. This is accomplished by maintaining records of mileage, service, accidents, and damage involving Department vehicles, as well as from periodic and special reports.
PERSONNEL/FINANCE MANAGEMENT SECTION, directed by a civilian division manager, is responsible for the administration and management of human and financial resources within the Department. The preparation and oversight of assigned program budgets for both staffing and financial resources, combined with the control and audit of Department expenditures for both the general operating funds and restricted purpose funds are performed by this section. This section is also responsible for the preparation, processing, maintenance, and analysis of all Department financial statements, payroll records, personnel records, and personnel actions.
Personnel Unit, commanded by a lieutenant, maintains employee personnel records, coordinates personnel assignments, and maintains a liaison between Police Department employees, the City physician, the police psychologist, and the City’s Human Resources Department. It also processes Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, coordinates Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requests, monitors the injured with pay (IWP) process, coordinates the sick leave request process, monitors the grievance process, and maintains records concerning the Police Department’s Affirmative Action Plan.
Employee Relations Squad, supervised by a sergeant, assists Police Department employees engaged in the retirement or resignation process. The sergeant is also the liaison to the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Board and City Retirement Office.
Grants Unit, managed by a civilian senior accountant, oversees the grant function which includes reviewing current publications for available funding, preparing and submitting grant applications, and administering the existing grant programs. The unit also monitors and audits all of the Department’s grant projects and is responsible for processing all Department receivables.
Special Funds Unit, managed by a civilian senior accountant, manages the asset forfeiture funds and other restricted purpose funds for the Department. The unit processes employee travel and training requests, manages professional service contracts and Community Preventative Education Awards.
Payroll/Purchasing Unit, managed by a civilian senior accountant, oversees the purchasing function which includes logging purchase requests, initiating purchase orders or contracts, and processing invoice payments for all material and service requirements of the Department. The unit also monitors and processes payroll for both sworn and civilian employees.
TRAINING SECTION, commanded by a captain, develops and conducts training programs for the Police Department. This includes recruit, in-service, and firearms training in both live fire and the firearms training simulator (FATS). Training Section conducts training in the areas of supervision, management, physical fitness, self-defense, officer survival, interpersonal skills, legal issues, and current topics. The Training Section coordinates numerous outside training requests, FBI training programs, and computer training programs. The staff produces training bulletins, memos, and video programs for Department use at roll calls. Training Section also conducts the Citizen Police Academy and Student Police Academy.
Firearms Training Unit, supervised by a sergeant, is responsible for the Department’s live firearms training. The unit conducts annual firearms qualifications for all sworn personnel and firearms instruction for police recruits. It inspects, repairs, and evaluates Department firearms and makes recommendations on appropriate ammunition for Department use.
