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The Inspectional Services Division (ISD) is composed of the Inspectional Services Unit ,

Training Unit, Animal Control Unit, Records Unit, National Incident-Based Reporting

System (NIBRS) / Transcription Unit, Finance Clerk, Detail Clerk, and Switchboard

Operator.

INSPECTIONAL SERVICES / ACCREDITATION UNIT

Calendar Year 2022 saw the shuffling of responsibilites for Division Commanders. The

accreditation program traditionally under the purview of the ISD commander was

transferred to the IT Division, while the Animal Control Unit was tranferred from the

Uniform Division to the Inspectional Services Division. The Inspectional Services

Division is also responsible for managing the operations of the police department’s

facility and conducting background checks for firearms purchases. The inspections

process is an essential mechanism for evaluating the quality of the agency’s

operations; ensuring that the agency’s goals and objectives are being pursued;

identifying the need for additional resources and efficiency; and ensuring that control

is maintained throughout the agency. Inspections include the evaluation of facilities,

vehicles, equipment, records, personnel, procedures, and the overall effectiveness and

efficiency of the organization.

The Inspectional Services Division Commander is primarily tasked overseeing the

Animal Control Unit, processing Injured on Duty (IOD) claims, administrative

oversight and approval of purchase orders (PO) (364 in CY 2022).

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Cranston Police Department Year in Review 2022