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2 <br />Crystal Chief <br />Deputy Chief <br />2 <br />Lieutenants <br />4 Sergeants <br />30 29 23,000 <br />Hopkins Chief <br />Captain <br />5 Sergeants <br />27 26 17,145 <br />Mendota Heights Chief <br />3 Sergeants <br />18 18 13,000 <br />Mound Chief <br />Lieutenant <br />2 Sergeants <br />14 12 9,700 <br />North St Paul Chief <br />4 Sergeants <br />18 17 11,500 <br />Ramsey Chief <br />Captain <br />Lieutenant <br />4 Sergeants <br />23 23 24,000 <br />Robbinsdale Chief <br />Captain <br />4 Sergeants <br />22 21 14,123 <br />St. Anthony Chief <br />Captain <br />Lieutenant <br />2 Sergeants <br />23 23 17,000 <br />Spring Lake Park Chief <br />2 Sergeants <br />11 10 6,500 <br /> <br />Many of these agencies have 4-6 supervisors in place for comparably sized communities. It <br />is clear that our current staff of three supervisors is grossly under the staffing levels of <br />other departments. A second in command position is in place in many of the agencies. <br />While the title of the position varies from Captain or Lieutenant, the duties and <br />responsibilities remain essentially the same. <br /> <br />This Deputy Chief position is critical in the administration of the daily operations of the <br />police department while holding the appropriate rank to exercise supervision over <br />sergeants and patrol officers. One key duty this position handles is the investigation of <br />internal affairs and employee misconduct complaints. It is simply impractical for the Police <br />Chief to investigate these matters and also exercise a final decision with potential <br />discipline. The existence of a position of rank between the officer and/or sergeant and the <br />Chief should not be abolished. The necessity for this position to exist in the instance of <br />internal investigations is critical in filling the gap between Police Chief and other <br />subordinate officers. Having a position of rank such as the Deputy Chief allows internal <br />investigations to be conducted on officers without any question of superior rank. <br /> <br />The second in command is essential in managing the administrative duties affecting <br />clerical staff, investigations and patrol staff. The officer holding this position steps in as <br />commanding officer during the absence of the Police Chief. Presently, the lack of a second <br />in command leaves a gap in the next logical officer to assume command. This can leave <br />uncertainty with staff on the appropriate person in charge. <br /> <br />The Deputy Chief (or second in command) can also be shifted to duties to include more