Deborah Upchurch

• Partnered with agency members, Orange residents, and neighboring communities to provide quality law enforcement services and to preserve public peace and safety. • Worked in collaboration with the Police Director supervising daily unit operations/police functions; planned, implemented, and reviewed short and long-term goals, created, implemented, and directed departmental policies and procedures, and established, administered, and enforced adherence to a departmental budget in excess of $11M. • Directed a staff of five (5) including two (2) Detective Sergeants, two (2) Detectives, and one (1) Civilian; determined assignments and offered instruction, planned police work to capitalize on available funds, personnel, and equipment, analyzed problems, and provided solutions to ensure standards of workmanship and achievement of departmental objectives. • Scrutinized unit operations; evaluated information to increase performance, identified skill and activity gaps through observation and feedback, and created plans to address and eliminate said gaps.

• Developed and managed the Human Resources Department; spearheaded the employment and interview process, heard and responded to employee concerns, counseled, disciplined, and terminated employees as needed, evaluated ongoing performance, and processed salary increases. • Managed all payroll processes for the department; compiled and administered salary increases and retroactive pays, audited payroll data, handled confidential paperwork, and recommended changes to existing policies. • Led all grant writing efforts including direct oversight of the writing and application process; secured monies for equipment and personnel. • Identified and implemented departmental goals, policies, and procedures; enforced discipline, good order, and the highest standards of conduct for every member of the department. • Served as the Support Services Supervisor; supervised seven (7) Record Room Clerks and twenty-eight (28) School Guards. • Established cooperative relationships with police authorities in neighboring jurisdictions and civic, recreational, and business organizations to coordinate joint operations and mitigate conflicts. • Attended, facilitated, and interacted in meetings with departmental personnel, department heads, and the public. • Handled department’s legal matters by providing city attorneys with necessary information and documentation. • Managed contracts with three (3) different unions including two (2) police and one (1) civilian union. • Procured millions of dollars in grant funding for the city. • Spearheaded the development of a Police Athletic League (PAL) Program for the city. • Created effective training programs and communication tools to align employees with organizational vision and goals.