My Staff

Wednesdays are really busy days at the Shawnee Police Department and today was no exception. The Police Department’s Command Staff normally meets on Wednesdays to discuss the last week’s happenings and plans for the future. After meeting with my staff today I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce them to you. They are an exceptional group of people.

As I mentioned before Deputy Chief Rob Moser oversees all Police Department operations. Rob is a nineteen-year veteran of the Shawnee Police Department and has commanded the Patrol and Staff Services Divisions in the past.  He is a graduate of the FBI’s National Academy.

Captain Bill Hisle commands the Patrol Division of the Police Department. Bill has the unique distinction of being the first DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) officer in the State of Kansas. Bill was instrumental implementing the department’s Professional Standards Unit and has commanded the Staff Service Division in the past. He is a graduate of the Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command.

Captain Dan Tennis commands the newly formed Support Services Division. In June 2010, we combined the old Investigations and Staff Services Divisions to form Support Services. Dan spent many years in the Investigations Division, and in the past served as a board member of the Sunflower House. Dan is also a graduate of the FBI’s National Academy.

Lieutenant Mark Hein currently serves as a watch commander in the Patrol Division. Mark served as a DARE Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Training Sergeant, and Professional Standards Unit Commander. Mark was instrumental in the planning and construction of the Shawnee Justice Center.

Lieutenant Doug Orbin currently serves as the Commander of the Staff Services Bureau. Doug most notably served as the Sergeant of the Traffic Safety Unit when it first developed and implemented in 2002. He will be a graduate of the FBI’s National Academy in the near future.

Lieutenant Jodi Andrews currently serves as the Commander of the Investigations Bureau. Jodi served as a DARE Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, and Traffic Safety Unit Sergeant prior to being promoted to Lieutenant. Jodi recently led the department’s conversion to digital in-car video systems in our patrol vehicles.

Lieutenant Mitch Brim currently serves as a Watch Commander in the Patrol Division. Mitch has served in many capacities in the department, but most notably led the development of the department’s Special Tactics and Response Team throughout the years.  Mitch is one of the department’s Patrol and Special Police Tactics Trainers.

Greg Collins serves as the department’s Planning and Research Manager. Greg is a retired Shawnee Police Sergeant, and is responsible for advising the commanders on legislative activities and policy matters. Greg is a Crossfit Fitness Level 1 Trainer.

Susan Smith serves as the department’s Crime Analyst. Susan advises the commanders of our regional crime patterns and trends, the way they affect a particular geographic area, and how we can appropriately respond to them. Dr. Susan Smith (abd) is working on her dissertation to complete her Doctorate of Philosophy Public Policy and Administration, Specialization in Criminal Justice Program.

Last but not least is Marsha Toler, the Command Staff’s Administrative Professional. Marsha keeps the circus moving and on track. She recently completed a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.

The short descriptions above do not even scratch the surface of these individuals. Please refer to the department’s web page for more information on their backgrounds. Our Command Staff has more than 235 years of combined public service in the law enforcement profession. It’s been said one way to determine a leader’s competence, as well as their confidence, is to look at the people around them. If that statement is true, then I am one lucky individual.