Lawrence Wiggins

Chief of Police @Roanoke Rapids Police Department

Roanoke Rapids, NC, US

Coordinate, and direct the activities of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department, manage resources and establishes departmental goals and objectives while delivering efficient and effective public safety services to the community. •Oversees the administration and operations of the Police Department comprised of the Patrol, Investigations, and Professional Standards Divisions.• Directs the development, administration, and review of the departmental annual budget. Forecasts needs, allocates funds to divisions based on departmental goals and priorities, monitors and approves expenditures within the parameters of the approved departmental budget, and recommends adjustments as needed.• Engages and interacts with other criminal justice agencies with common jurisdiction to ensure criminal justice goals are consistent. Serves as a liaison to developers of industrial, business, and commercial areas regarding law enforcement needs.•Oversees the preparation of the department annual report, state crime reports, and other reports as needed.•Represents the City of Roanoke Rapids and makes public presentations to community and neighborhood groups, social service agencies, etc. upon request•Assess community crime prevention and traffic safety needs. Investigates new methods, technologies, laws, and programs to strengthen and improve current levels of service.•Work closely with the City Manager and various citizen groups to develop police and community programming to achieve required results.

Walden University

Doctor of Public Administration (D.P.A.)

Kaplan University

MS

Kaplan University

BS

University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law

Excellence in Policing & Public Safety Institute