Agency official outlines police department's administrative offices, names services commander

An agency official described the layout and responsibilities of the police department's administrative offices during a briefing to the Rock Springs City Council. The official identified Mike Nelson as the department's services commander and said the administrative offices house command staff and support functions, including two commanders, an administrative assistant named Heather, a training sergeant and an administrative sergeant.

The official said, "Services is everything that's not patrol," and explained that services includes detectives, evidence, records, animal control and training. The presenter noted the training sergeant's office is located downstairs but is classified as part of administration.

The clarification was framed as an organizational description rather than a proposal or vote; no formal motions or decisions were recorded in the provided segment. The briefing delineated which units and staff report to the services commander versus patrol, providing council members and the public with a clearer picture of internal department roles and responsibilities.

No statutory authorities, motions or vote tallies were cited in the segment provided.