Chief Cathy L. Lanier announced today a major restructuring of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The reorganization streamlines the MPD to better serve the District.
“Over the past nine months as Chief of Police, I have carefully reviewed the way the Department operates, always with an eye toward improving our efficiency and bettering the way we protect residents,” said Chief Lanier. “The changes made today reduce the hierarchy of the Department and puts in place a team of Assistant Chiefs who have more than 130 years of policing experience.”
The reorganization eliminates the Regional Operation Commands North, Central, East and Operational Support Command. The restructuring also reduces the number of Assistant Chiefs from eight to six, and eliminates two Senior Executive Director positions that were the equivalent of Assistant Chiefs. The changes create a less top heavy command structure, and will improve the level of police service to residents.
The new organizational structure will consist of the Executive Office of the Chief of Police to include six bureaus:
- Assistant Chief, Executive Officer – Assistant Chief Alfred Durham
- Patrol Services and School Security Bureau – Assistant Chief Diane Groomes
- Homeland Security Bureau – Assistant Chief Patrick Burke
- Professional Development Bureau – Assistant Chief Joshua Ederheimer
- Corporate Support Bureau – Mr. Edward Hamilton
- Investigative Services Bureau – Assistant Chief Winston Robinson
- Internal Affairs Bureau – Assistant Chief Peter Newsham
“Each one of the Assistant Chiefs and the Executive Director now in place are innovative, creative and engaged. Each of them is passionate about what they do, and they give 110% to this Department, said Chief Lanier.” “I am excited about the direction of this Department and look forward to making MPD the model police department in the country.”