POLICE Department

Inspections

The Inspections Division conducts in‐depth examinations and audits of functions, programs, and components of the department as directed by the Chief of Police. Audits are conducted outside the normal chain of command to ensure an objective review of agency procedures and activities. The division prepares policy documents through written directives, such as General Orders and Standard Operating Procedures, along with scheduling narcotics and weapon destruction assignments with the Property Room and Crime Lab. The division also ensures Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) policy compliance through training, auditing, and identity verification processes as well as conducting integrity checks for ranks of captain and above, and their civilian equivalents.

Inspections has a Court Liaison Unit to ensure that HPD officers are responsive to subpoenas and in court as required. Another unit coordinates employment related drug testing. The Extra Employment Unit ensures that personnel are comply with department policy when they work outside jobs.