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Newport News Police Department
1) Recruiting Unit: Administers the police officer and non-sworn selection process, recruiting
and coordinating the internship program. Recruiting officers/employees provide
information to the public about positions in the department and attend job fairs and other
recruiting events. The officers/employees also conduct background checks and interviews of
applicants for department positions, coordinate the special conservator of the peace
registration process with DCJS for all city departments, and provide an annual analysis of the
department’s EEO and recruitment plan. [31.1.1]
2) Records Unit: Manages and maintains the records of the Police Department, including security
and access control to those records. Personnel in this unit provide criminal history checks,
accident reports, and other incident reports from the RMS in response to requests from the
public, insurance companies, and attorneys.
a) Responsible for RMS quality control to ensure accurate reporting, providing entry of crash
reports, summonses, and warrants (from the Magistrate’s Office).
b) The unit also collects and distributes NIBRS and RMS data, disseminating it to the appropriate
State Police offices. Assigned personnel at Police Headquarters provide twenty-four-hour-a-
day, seven-day-a-week VCIN coverage.
c) Other Records personnel provide walk-in service to the general public for information
requests and report-taking (in person, over the telephone, and online), conduct wanted
checks for officers and render support to the Fugitive Apprehension Unit. [82.1.1(a,b); 74.1.3(f)]
3) Property and Evidence Unit: Maintains precise records for receiving, disbursing, and storing
submitted evidence, as well as liens processed for the State. The unit also processes
unclaimed property and works with other City offices to conduct City auctions. The unit is
responsible for submitting evidence to the State lab for processing. [83.3.2(a); 84.1.5]
b. Training Section/Training Academy: Includes the Newport News Police Training Academy,
providing training to police recruits and Department members, maintaining records related to
training activities, and ensuring proper record upkeep and maintenance with the Virginia
Department of Criminal Justice Services. The section also supports police officer Field Training
Programs in the precincts. The academy is responsible for all aspects of training, including
instructional assignments, audio-visual aids, student scheduling, curriculum development, re-
certification, lesson plans, maintenance of training records and all academy activities.
4. Logistics Division: Coordinates the logistics of obtaining, disseminating, and inventorying
Department supplies, uniforms and equipment, police vehicle assignments and maintenance, asset
and inventory control, the care and management of Police Department facilities, and applicable
contract management. [17.5.1]
a. Facility Security & Maintenance Office: coordinate facility needs, including processing
maintenance requests, coordinating with vendors, maintaining access control and issuing
department ID cards.
b. Fleet Office: Ensures Department fleet vehicles are serviced as directed and repaired, if needed,
in a timely manner. Coordinates all vehicle assignments, with the concurrence of the Assistant
Chiefs, for vehicles assigned under their respective commands. Maintains records of vehicle
assignments and serves as a point of contact for any employee inquiry regarding the issuance of
vehicles and questions for personnel at the Operations Center.
c. Procurement Office: Orders, maintains, and issues the various equipment and uniforms utilized by
Police Department employees, coordinating the department’s inventory control, providing oversight
for accountability and recordation of the bulk of the department’s nonexpendable equipment through
a coordinated annual inventory and periodic review. This office oversees incoming equipment and
the disbursement of clothing and equipment for sworn and applicable civilian employees.
d. Supply Office: Receives, issues, and maintains an inventory of office supplies to fill requested
supply and office equipment needs for the department. Receives and delivers supplies, maintains
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