Lt. Jeffrey R. Camp, Commander
The Technical Services Division (TSD) provides
information services that facilitate the efficient gathering and dissemination
of timely, accurate and complete information in a usable form to the entire
Clifton Police Department.
It also plans and coordinates the implementation of
advanced technology in support of strategic initiatives through utilization of
in-house support staff and contract vendors.
Assumes the responsibilities of project coordinator for all capital improvement
projects for the police department.
TSD responsibilities:
Operational Support
Local Area Networks (LAN)
Personal Computers
Mainframe Computer Operations
Software Application Systems
Data Communications Networks
Data Processing Unit
Police Records Unit
Evidence & Property Unit
Communications Unit
Identification, Licensing, and Jail Management Unit
Develops and supports computer applications such as:
Digital Booking System
Electronic Complaint & Restraining Order System
Live Scan Fingerprinting System
Photo Imaging Automated Mug Shot & Line-up System
Operational Support
Maintenance of a full-service data processing environment that is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via a centrally located data center that is connected to a network of input and output devices accessible to all commands. Presently, in excess of 35 applications are maintained and made available to various users.
Support of several mainframe computers
Support of the 9-1-1 central processing unit (which supports the dispatching of emergency resources where needed).
Support of the Mobile Data Computer (MDC) network which at the present time provides officers in radio motor patrol vehicles with access to computerized information from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), as well as the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) network.
Data Processing Unit
Maintenance and acquisition of all computer related equipment.
Administration and enforcement of the Municipal Alarm Ordinance.
Preparation and generation of all requested Police
Department data, such as – Uniform Crime Reports, Accident Profiles, and the
Management Reporting System.
Administration of Warrant System.
Police Records Unit
Maintain all centralized Police Department records and other related files.
Administration of the dissemination of public records.
Preparation of the Police Department’s Annual Report.
Administration of all Department Personnel Records, including scheduling, attendance and overtime.
Processing and dissemination of Discovery Records for the Courts.
Evidence & Property Unit
Recording and safeguarding of evidence and found or recovered property.
Responsible for destruction of adjudicated CDS cases.
Responsible for annual bicycle auction
Communications Unit
Planning and development of communications procedures with direct supervision for implementation.
Maintenance, repair and installation of all communications related equipment.
9-1-1 administration and management.
Telecommunications system administration & management.
Identification, Licensing, and Jail Management Unit
Establish policy and procedure for the processing of prisoners.
Maintenance and security of the detention facility.
Processing of persons for licenses and permits as
required by law.
Administration and enforcement of Megan’s Law.
Processing of persons seeking employment with the City of Clifton.
Ensure compliance of the jail with State Department of
Corrections regulations.