Administration Division

The Administrative Division is responsible for the administration and support of police functions; or those things that keep the Police Department running behind the scenes.  Budget preparation and grant management are part of the Administrative duties. 

The Records Management Unit and Service Desk are in the Administration Division and are responsible for the data entry, maintenance and dissemination of all the police reports and other documentation.

The Training Unit and Personnel Supervisor are charged with training, hiring, retention, and recruiting in this division.  Victim / Witness services, and Custodial and Building Maintenance are part of the Division.  Fleet services and equipment are the responsibility of this division as well as the supervision of the Community Service Officers.  

Operations Division Chief

The Patrol Division is responsible for uniform patrol duties in the City. The City is divided into North and South geographical teams with sergeants and officers assigned to each area covering all hours of the day. Team officers use marked patrol cars, unmarked cars, bicycles, and foot patrol to perform their duties. The Patrol Division officers have the most daily contact with people in the City and respond to most crimes, citizen calls for services and accidents.

The Criminal Investigation Division, known as CID, consists of several components, some of which work in offsite locations. It has 2 Sergeants, 11 Investigators, 3 full time & 1 part time Civilian Evidence Technicians. The Division is responsible for the investigation of major crimes and follow ups that require extensive or specialized work. Contained within the Division are the General Investigations Unit, Officers and Supervisors of the Tri Cities Drug Enforcement Team, Child Abuse Investigators, Evidence Section, Pawn and 2nd Hand Goods Investigations and Crime Stoppers. CID also serves as the contact point and liaison with outside agencies.

Cindy Wampole has served as the Office Manager for the Grand Island Police Department since July 2009. In her role, she leads the Support Services Division, which includes the Records Section, Property and Evidence Section, and Victims Assistance. She also oversees essential administrative functions such as payroll, accounts payable and receivable, budget preparation, and ensuring the accuracy of departmental crime reporting. 

With a diverse background in operational leadership, sales, and inventory management, Cindy brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her position. Her commitment to public safety extends beyond the department—she served on the Grand Island–Hall County Crime Stoppers Board for over a decade, contributing to community efforts to reduce crime and promote safety. 

A proud Grand Island native and graduate of Grand Island Senior High, Cindy enjoys golfing, camping, and spending time with her husband and their growing family.