1st Deputy Chief Richard F. Shoff, Jr.

• Ensures that the Department's Mission is executed efficiently and effectively.
• Empowers and leads subordinates
• Plans, organizes, directs, staffs, coordinates, and supports Departmental functions where needed.
• Coordinates the Nuisance Abatement Section
• Liaison to the Syracuse Common Council
• Oversight of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
• Acquisition and oversight of public safety technology to include Body Worn Cameras, COPS Cameras, Drones, Shotspotter, Tasers, Virtual Reality (VR) Training
• Reports to the Chief of Police