Thank you Bernice for calling attention to the fact that the City's Internet Informational site continues to be a visual proof of why this city is a disaster zone.
Below is the entry posted on the City site pertaining to the structure of the Police Division. I was under the impression that earlier this year it had undergone its 2nd revision in the past few years first when the position of Police Chief was eliminated by increasing the number of Bureaus from 5 to 7 for better efficiency and then this year reducing the number Bureaus from the 7 listed to 3 to better fight crime. Who has responsibility for what?
It is notable that there are Captains listed who are no longer with the Department.
 | Plainfield Police Division Police Director – Martin Hellwig 200 East Fourth Street Plainfield, NJ 07060 908-753-3225 www.plainfieldpolice.com |
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The mission of the Police Director is to direct and administer the operation of the Police Division to ensure effectiveness and economy of operation for the benefit of the citizens of Plainfield. The Police Division's major responsibility is protecting life and property, preserving peace and preventing crime within the City of Plainfield. There are seven Bureaus within the Police Division.
BUREAUS WITHIN THE POLICE DIVISION INCLUDE
Administrative Bureau
Community Relations
Criminal Investigation Bureau
Information Technology
Narcotics Bureau
Service Bureau
Uniform Bureau
CRIME TIPS
Anonymous crime tips can be reported by calling 908-753-8477 or by emailing Tips@PlainfieldPolice.com
TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS
Some traffic infractions can be paid online by using the link below.
http://njcourts.judiciary.state.nj.us/njmcdirect/atswepr2/home.do
Administrative Bureau
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Commander - Captain Keith Lattimore
908-753-3038
The mission of the Administrative Bureau is to achieve the objectives of the Police Director by providing economically effective and efficient administrative support. The Administrative Bureau is responsible for management activities, such as planning, research and development, recruitment and selection of police personnel, and coordination of police training.
Community Relations Bureau
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Commander - Captain Michael Gilliam
908-222-3294
The mission of the Community Relations Bureau is The mission of the Community Relations Bureau is to partner with other government and community organizations to help fix small problems before they become bigger by enforcing existing city codes, ordinances, and laws related to litter, trash, illegal dumping, junk cars, parking issues, graffiti, property maintenance, storage, zoning and occupancy.
Criminal Investigation Bureau
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Commander - Captain Anthony Celentano
908-753-3043
The mission of the Criminal Investigation Bureau is to investigate and attempt to solve all crimes committed in the City of Plainfield. The Bureau is composed of two sections: General Assignment and Youth. The General Assignment Section completes investigations of all crimes, prepares cases for court, serves warrants, conducts surveillance where law violations are suspected and makes arrests. The Youth Section investigates juvenile offenses, handles juvenile court appearances and carries out crime prevention programs, such as D.A.R.E. and Explorer Scouts.
Information Technology Bureau
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Commander - Captain Steven Soltys
908-753-3042
The mission of the Information Technology Bureau is to select, implement, maintain and support all technology in the 9-1-1 Center, Police Division and the Public Safety Computer Center.
Narcotics Bureau
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Commander - Captain Edward Santiago
908-753-3037
The mission of the Narcotics Bureau is to perform follow-up investigations and institute investigations into violations of narcotics laws. It performs follow-up investigations and institutes investigations in "victimless" moral offenses and crimes that occur within the City, i.e., gambling, prostitution and alcoholic beverage control violations.
Service Bureau
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Commander - Captain Siddeeq El-Amin
908-753-3088
The mission of the Service Bureau is to achieve the Division's goals by providing the Police Director with efficient and effective support services. The Service Bureau's major responsibility is municipal detention property and evidence maintenance, 9-1-1 Center, fleet maintenance and records.
Uniform Bureau
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Commander - Captain Ruth Selzam
908-753-3017
The mission of the Uniform Bureau is to sustain existing compliance with the law and community standards by voluntary compliance with the law, reducing or elimination of criminal opportunities, protecting life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, responding to calls for service, controlling and influencing community elements that affect patrol operations and criminal activities. The Uniform Bureau is responsible for providing twenty-four (24) hour patrols for the City, conducting preliminary investigation of complaints and enforcement of laws and ordinances.
While on the issue of the correctness of information posted on the City site, the Calender lists without place or time for Thursday, Aug. 26,2010 " City Council Budget Deliberations". That may have been scheduled at the beginning of this year in anticipation of having Administration's budget in hand. Has Administration delivered a budget to the Council? Or, does one exist still only in the formative stages?
It is a shame. But a shame several shades less then when an Damon was in charge. Then, there was nothing. Oppps..yes there was stuff from 1998. He did do that much.
ReplyDeleteOverall all, I really feel sad for this Queen City who has to endure these types of people on top.
What we are good at is whining, and pointing fingurs and blaming everyone else. You bloggers have become exceptional at doing that.
Solutions and working together are not sexy subjects. Are they?
10:15-Next time sign your name. I believe that I have frequently offered suggestions that seem to fall on deaf ears. Nor, do I believe that with the exception of certain political bloggers that the Plainfield based bloggers blame people but rather point out questionable actions and facts.
ReplyDeleteWhat solutions do you propose? If the Administration and its employees can not work with the Council- Recreation is an example- what chance does the public have?
Do they know that the Captains are no longer on the payroll?
ReplyDeleteWhat does Dan Damon have to do with any of this?
ReplyDelete4:20 PM, I have not the slightest idea. Could this be confusion in the bottom for you since I find no mention of Dan. I do read his blog as avidly as I read Jerry's for info and material.
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