The Office of the Chief of Police is under the command of Chief Chris Adams.

The Deputy Chief is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the police department, budget, property and evidence, records, and accreditation (CALEA). The Accreditation Manager is responsible for coordinating the department’s accreditation through CALEA. Our Records Manager supervises the Records staff. The Records staff is responsible for responding to telephone and walk-in requests for service and assistance and for maintaining Department records. The Evidence/Property Technician is responsible for the equipment/supply for officers and property/evidence functions in the department. This position maintains appropriate supplies for use daily and is responsible for chain of custody and storing of all departmental evidence.  

The Executive Assistant assists the Chief and Deputy Chief by maintaining their schedules, 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 Deputy Chief with budget, assisting with new hire orientation, processing informational reports, coordinating specialty and promotional processes, and other areas as it relates to the operation of the Department.

Professional Standards 

Professional Standards is under the command of Lieutenant Judy Benitez. Professional Standards is responsible for Personnel and Training, hiring, Internal Affairs, and annual Department Reporting (bias-free policing, annual use of force summary, and others).

The Patrol Bureau is commanded by Captain Michael Medlin. The Patrol Bureau is divided into four squads consisting of a Sergeant, Corporal, and officers.  Two Watch Commander Lieutenants command the four squads. Patrol officers work a rotating 12-hour schedule and are the first persons to respond to all crimes, including responding to 911 calls for service and domestic disputes. Four canine handlers are assigned to the Patrol Bureau and assigned to various squads. All personnel assigned to the Patrol Bureau are responsible for taking a proactive approach to partnerships, prevention and problem solving in the Garner community.

Lieutenants Kevan Anderson, Trey Robinson, Chad Gorman and Tyler Rose serve as the Watch Commanders over the four squads.

The Support Services Bureau is commanded by Captain David Casteline. He oversees the Community Services and Criminal Investigations Divisions.

Criminal Investigations Division

The Investigations Division is commanded by Lieutenant Ryan Egan. The division has two Sergeants, a Corporal, seven investigators, and a Crime Analyst. General Investigators are responsible for furthering the investigation of all felony crimes including (but not limited to) murder, rape, robbery, theft, and fraud cases. Special investigators handle gang crime, special victims, and drugs and vice. Investigations employ a team approach to major crime investigations, where multiple investigators are assigned to all major crimes.

Support Services Division

The Community Services Division is commanded by Lieutenant Jason Jones. He oversees the Community Services and Traffic Safety Units. The Community Services Unit consists of School Resource Officers, Community Liaison Officer, School Crossing Guards, and the Traffic Safety Unit. The Community Services Lieutenant is responsible for coordinating all secondary employment.