Sergeant Samuel Comport oversees the daily operations of the division. Lieutenant Gary Waters, Operations Commander, is the supervisor for the Detective Division. He is responsible for case assignment, directing and guiding investigations, maintaining division records, preparing the division budget, being a liaison with outside agencies, maintaining training assignments and evaluating job performance. Detective William Barrett is a graduate of The Maryland Institute of Criminal Justice and is a certified Polygraph Examiner. Utilization of a state of the art computerized polygraph instrument ensures reliability and accuracy.
Polygraph is a valuable tool in criminal investigations and applicant screening.
This service is available to nearby police agencies to assist in their criminal investigations. The Detective Division is available 24 hours a day to investigate serious crimes. If a Detective is not on duty, one or more may be called out by the shift supervisor. Media Relations are handled by the Detective Division. Detective William Barrett serves as the department's Public Information Officer.