An Inspector who reports to the Deputy Chief on daily operations and to the Public Safety Director on purchases and departmental inspections heads the Administration Bureau.

The Administrative Inspector is responsible for procuring products and services for the day-to-day operation of the Department.

The Administrative Inspector researches new technology that becomes available for the Department such as computerized booking systems, network communications with area departments, records management systems, and radio equipment.

The Administrative Inspector supervises the following divisions that are encompassed in the Administration Bureau.

PROPERTY / EVIDENCE
The Property Officer is responsible for the management of all property/evidence that comes in to the Police Department and responsible for the custody and control of all this property/evidence until time of disposition. He coordinates one or two auctions each year. He records and categorizes in-car videotapes, and is responsible for purchasing office supplies and maintaining stock on hand. He makes several trips during the year to Michigan State Police in Lansing for the destruction of weapons and ammunition.

COMPUTER SYSTEMS
The Department utilizes computer aided dispatch software, which interfaces with a records management program. The LAN Administrator, who is assigned to the Police Department from the Computer Systems Department at Township Hall, maintains these programs. He is also responsible for the maintenance of all Police Department computers, which include over 50 desktop computers and 20 in-car laptops, which are tied into the AS/400 (host system). He also maintains the fuel management system for the Department and the entire telephone and voice mail system for the Township.

FLEET MAINTENANCE
The Department employs a vehicle/radio technician to maintain the Department vehicles and related radio/emergency equipment. This enables Redford to save thousands of dollars a year by not having to send out vehicles and radios for repair at local repair shops. The Technician also coordinates the mechanical repairs needed for the cars with area repair shops while maintaining the assorted electrical equipment in the vehicles.

FIREARMS TRAINING UNIT
The Department has 10 State Certified in Firearms Training Officers. Additionally, five officers were trained in the Sig Arms Weapons Systems to perform maintenance and repair of the Department-owned handguns. Training conducted by the Firearms Training Unit included basic pistol qualification, tactical shotgun and firearms training simulations.

BUILDING MAINTENANCE
The Custodian is responsible for preventive maintenance on the heating and cooling system. He also coordinates the safety inspections of the boilers, fire sprinklers, fire alarm systems, and elevator in the building. The Custodian provides services for the restricted areas of the building and coordinates the daily cleaning of the remainder of the building with the contracted cleaning company.

CRIME PREVENTION/D.A.R.E. BUREAU
The Crime Prevention Bureau is responsible for the Neighborhood Watch Program, the Redford Eyes and Ears Patrol, Gang Resistance Education and Training, Explorer Program and School Resource Officer Program. Anyone interested in any of the following programs should contact the Crime Prevention office at 313-387-2547.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM
The Redford Neighborhood Watch program was established in the early 1970's, under rhe philosophy of Community Policing, which seeks to establish a strong working relationship between the patrol officers and the citizens they serve. Community participation in this anti-crime program is essential. The Neighborhood Watch program has the measurable effect of substantially reducing the fear of crime, encouraging crime reporting and stimulating member involvement in crime prevention. Currently, Redford Township has over 100 blocks involved in the program. Meetings are held throughout the year. The meetings allow the citizens to discuss matters within their community.

REDFORD EYES AND EARS (R.E.E.P.)
The Redford R.E.E.P. is a volunteer civilian CB based patrol. The R.E.E.P. members patrol the streets of Redford helping keep the citizens of Redford safe. R.E.E.P. members are provided with CB radios by the Police department and report suspicious incidents to a base patrol. The base patrol reports these incidents to the Police dispatch. Currently there are fourteen R.E.E.P. members volunteering their time. Anyone interested in joining must be 18 years or older and pass a background check.

GANG RESISTANCE EDUCTAION AND TRAINING (G.R.E.A.T.)
The GREAT program is taught to 7th grade students in the Redford Union School District. This program started nationally in 1991 and was brought to Redford through a cooperative effort between the Redford Union School District and the Redford Police in 1997. The GREAT program strives to teach young people problem and conflict resolution skills. The GREAT program also teaches students about goal setting and responsibility. This class is taught to the entire seventh grade. An additional summer program is also taught to select students teaching them team building and peer mediation.

EXPLORER POST 342
Exploring is the young adult division of the Boy Scouts of America, for young men and women of high school age. Interest in law enforcement is increasing among young adults, to encourage this interest, the law enforcement Exploring Program was developed. The intent of the Law Enforcement Exploring is to educate and involve youth in police operations, to interest them in law enforcement functions, weather they enter police work or not. Explorers conduct a variety of program projects featuring safety, training and service. Programs are hands-on activities, rather than lectures. The Redford Police Explorers volunteer their time in community service throughout the year. Explorers attend bi-weekly meetings where they engage in training exercises and social interaction.