A professional who directs and coordinates activities of governmental police department in accordance with authority delegated by Board of Police. Respnsibilities include:

• Promulgates rules and regulations for department as delegated by regulating code.
• Coordinates and administers daily police activities through subordinates.
• Coordinates internal investigation of members of department for alleged wrong doing.
• Suspends or demotes members of force for infractions of rules or inefficiency.
• Directs activities of personnel engaged in preparing budget proposals, maintaining police records, and recruiting staff.
• Approves police budget and negotiates with municipal officials for appropriation of funds.
• May command force during emergencies, such as fires and riots.
• May make inspection visits to precincts.
• May address various groups to inform public of goals and operations of department.
• May prepare requests for government agencies to obtain funds for special operations or for purchasing equipment for department.
• In smaller communities, may assist one or more subordinates in investigation or apprehension of offenders.
• In communities having no Board of Police, may be designated Police Commissioner II.