Assists in Managing and Coordinating Department Operations: Assist with overall management, coordination, and administration of the George Mason Police Department; Provide supervisory support and operational direction in accordance with the chain of command and established departmental procedures; Communicate significant incidents, investigative developments, operational concerns, and other matters requiring leadership awareness through the appropriate chain of command and notification protocols; Maintain accurate records, prepare supervisory and investigative activity reports, and ensure assigned administrative responsibilities are completed in a timely manner; Review reports and investigative documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable reporting and National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) requirements; Coordinate staffing, case assignments, scheduling, leave requests, training, and other personnel matters to maintain effective operations; Conduct inspections and ensure accountability for Department equipment, vehicles, technology, evidence, and other assigned resources; Facilitate communication and coordination among investigative personnel, patrol, communications, University departments, and external partners; Assist with special assignments, emergency response, major investigations, and other departmental priorities as directed; Support departmental leadership in implementing policies, procedures, strategic initiatives, and operational improvements; and. Responsibilities: Supervises and Coordinates Criminal Investigations: Provide direct supervision and oversight of detectives and investigative personnel to ensure thorough, timely, and effective investigations of criminal activity occurring within the University's jurisdiction; Review and assign cases based on investigative priorities, complexity, workload, and available resources; Monitor case progress, establish investigative objectives, evaluate investigative strategies, and ensure appropriate follow-up; Review investigative reports, warrants, affidavits, search warrant applications, subpoenas, and other legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable laws, court requirements, and departmental policies; Ensure proper identification, collection, preservation, documentation, storage, and submission of physical, digital, and other evidence; Provide guidance on interviews and interrogations, witness development, suspect identification, evidence analysis, and investigative techniques; Coordinate with the Commonwealth's Attorney, courts, forensic service providers, and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies as appropriate; Ensure cases are appropriately prepared for prosecution and investigative personnel are prepared to provide testimony and present evidence in court; Identify investigative trends, repeat offenders, and patterns of criminal activity, and recommend appropriate investigative responses; and.