Police Administration

The Police Administration Division directs the overall activities of the Police Departments to accomplish the mission and goals of the Department, ensuring that Department resources are used in the most efficient and effective manner.

The Chief of Police directly supervises the Officer Coordinator, the Program Coordinator, and the two Division Captains for the Patrol and Support Services Divisions. Tualatin Police Department Organizational Chart.

The Administration Division is responsible for coordinating Police Department efforts with other City Departments, with other criminal justice agencies, and with the community.

The Administration Division also works with regional, state and national organizations to enhance the ability of the Police Department to ensure the safety of all persons in the community. The Administration Division is also responsible for submitting an Annual Report to Council, requesting and managing grant funding, updating policies and procedures, and obtaining state-wide accreditation through the Oregon Accreditation Alliance.

Administrative Staff

Chief of Police Kent Barker

The Chief of Police is the Commander of the Administrative Division and supervises the Captains. He is a very active member of the regional executive law enforcement leadership. The Chief has final responsibility and accountability for and to the Police Department.

Support Services Captain Larry Braaksma

The Support Services Captain is responsible for overseeing the patrol support functions of the Tualatin Police Department, which includes the Records Unit, Property & Evidence, Community Response Unit, Detectives and School Resource Officers.

Patrol Services Captain Mark Gardner

Lieutenant Greg Pickering

Program Coordinator/P.I.O. Jennifer Massey

The Program Coordinator is responsible for grant applications and grant management, accreditation, policy manual maintenance, crime prevention, design of the annual report, officer's court calendar, and coordination of all police department related functions and activities. The Program Coordinator is also Tualatin Police Department's Public Information Officer.

Office Coordinator Darla Sheldon

The Office Coordinator's duties include assisting the Chief of Police with administrative duties, purchasing all supplies and equipment for the Tualatin Police Department, and issuing alarm permits for businesses and residents in the City.