Administration Division

The Administration Division's mission is to direct the Salem Police Department toward its goal of community policing with an objective of bringing together law enforcement and the community to reduce both crime and fear of crime, improve the livability of the community, and provide efficient and effective law enforcement services to the community. Goals and objectives of the Police Chief include 1) Recruiting, hiring and training a highly qualified and diverse work force that is reflective of the Salem community; 2) Providing the most effective and highest quality police service to our community; and 3) Increasing positive and productive interaction with the community and other public agencies.

The Administration Division has 3 FTE:  The Chief of Police, one Office Supervisor I, and one Office Assistant II.