DEFINITION: Under administrative direction, administers the activities of one or more Police Department divisions; provides expert professional assistance to the Chief of Police and other City management staff in areas of expertise; develops and implements departmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives; develops and administers assigned budgets; fosters cooperative working relationships with citizen groups and other agencies on police matters; assumes departmental command as assigned; performs other related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Police Commander is the management level class administering one or more Police Department divisions such as Operations and/or Support Services. The incumbent exercises considerable judgment and di