If the division is below safe manning levels then they could take people off of desks and put them on the street, including Lt's, and the Major. The Chief should be pushing all CO's to work the street during the peak hours on their more active beats. Most big departments in high crime cities expect patrol CO's on the street much or most of the time. Sitting at a desk sending emails isn't considered leading there. The fat of the department can be put to productive use if the Chief has the will to
If the division is below safe manning levels then they could take people off of desks and put them on the street, including Lt's, and the Major. The Chief should be pushing all CO's to work the street during the peak hours on their more active beats. Most big departments in high crime cities expect patrol CO's on the street much or most of the time. Sitting at a desk sending emails isn't considered leading there. The fat of the department can be put to productive use if the Chief has the will to