The Patrol Captain commands the Hammond Police Department’s largest division, overseeing the department’s highest number of sworn personnel and ensuring the delivery of professional, proactive police services throughout the City of Hammond. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Patrol Division, the Patrol Captain directs patrol officers, supervises command staff, manages personnel and resources, and develops strategies to enhance public safety, reduce crime, and strengthen community trust.

In addition to uniform patrol operations, the Patrol Captain oversees the department’s specialized Traffic Unit, K-9 Unit, SWAT Team, and Crisis Negotiation Team. These units provide expertise in traffic enforcement, tactical response, critical incident management, and high-risk operations. Working closely with the Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, and other division commanders, the Patrol Captain plays a key role in emergency planning, major events, and department-wide initiatives, ensuring the Patrol Division remains prepared to serve and protect the Hammond community with professionalism, integrity, and excellence.

Supervises District Officers, the Reciprocity Enforcement Officer, and Front Desk Sergeant while coordinating community policing initiatives, neighborhood Crime Watch meetings, and interdepartmental partnerships. Oversees citizen service requests and follow-up investigations, collaborates with city boards and task forces, and works closely with School City of Hammond to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and local youth through community engagement programs and advisory initiatives.

Directs the department’s professional development and training initiatives. Responsible for coordinating all mandatory and specialized training programs, managing personnel certification requirements, and ensuring that all officers maintain the highest standards of operational readiness and professional competency.

 In charge of records, media, public information, policies, and risk management which oversees liability reduction efforts. This includes managing media relations, public records requests, departmental policies, and strategies that promote transparency, professionalism, and organizational accountability.

In charge of technology and oversees the department’s technological systems, body cameras, radios, computer networks, and digital evidence platforms. The captain manages technology projects and system security to support efficient operations and officer safety.

Supervise gang and narcotics investigations, directed enforcement operations, and managed personnel assigned to specialized units. Oversaw investigations and provided leadership in high-risk enforcement operations targeting drug trafficking and gang-related criminal activity.

Oversees daily jail operations, manages the annual budget, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including PREA standards. Supervises corrections staff, maintains secure and humane inmate conditions, and supports rehabilitation programs. Directs the transport unit responsible for the safe movement of federal and city detainees.

Provides strategic oversight and leadership for the Criminal Investigations Division. Responsible for managing, supervising, and coordinating all complex criminal investigations, while ensuring operational efficiency, adherence to legal standards, and the effective allocation of resources to solve criminal cases