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The Police Lieutenant is the second highest rank in the SWRPD and reports directly to the Chief of Police.   The Police Lieutenant is responsible for the following duties: inspecting and overseeing the functions of the patrol officers, corporals and detectives to ensure compliance with the Department policies, procedures, regulations and standards; inspecting personnel, facilities, and tactics for safety and/or training needs.

In addition, a Lieutenant performs administrative duties such as conducting audits of operations, and making recommendations to the Police Chief for improving productivity and increasing efficiency; responsible for all operations of recruitment, training, background investigation, interviewing for hiring, reviewing correspondence and various reports; interdepartmental training; and keeps the Police Chief informed of all operational activities on a day-to-day basis.  The Lieutenant assumes the responsibilities of the Chief of Police in his absence.