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612:f'IMJ'JI:1"KeI: ■:1IA�'IwInn 1 [• <br />—J/ o <br />THE POSITION IN BRIEF <br />A <br />The Chief of Police is Barrington Hills duly sworn law enforcement executive in charge of overseeing the Village's <br />police department. The Chief works closely with the President, Trustees, Director of Administration, and other <br />community stakeholders to ensure that state laws and local ordinances are enforced in the pursuit of public peace <br />and safety. The Chief manages a workforce of 22 personnel, which includes civilian personnel, and a budget of <br />approximately $3,240,340. The current Police Chief served the Village for 25+ years, the last five as Chief, and is <br />retiring in July 2024. <br />The CALEA accredited police department has 16 sworn officers, including the Chief, and four Sergeants, one part- <br />time Officer, four full-time civilian positions, and one part-time civilian position. Police officers are organized into <br />one bargaining unit represented by the Metropolitan Alliance of Police. The Department responded to 55 Group "A' <br />Crimes in 2023, the largest number of which were property related. Dispatch services are provided by QuadCom 911, <br />a regional public safety answering point. <br />The Chief of Police is appointed by the Village President with the approval of the Board of Trustees, and reports to <br />the Village President. The next Chief will be successful by supporting the Village's ongoing public safety mission to <br />provide vision, stewardship, and valued services, above and beyond the norm while fostering a vibrant community <br />culture to preserve and protect our residents' quality of life. <br />Page 33WF490 <br />