The Administrative Division provides leadership and management to the Cornelius Police Department, and is responsible for the overall operation of the Department. This Division is under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police, and is organized as follows:

Budgeting

Budgeting is one of the primary and most important functions of the Administrative Division, ensuring that financial resources are available to meet the needs of the community while providing accountability that funds are used appropriately. The budget process is an organizational-wide function, but day-to-day budget oversight is provided by the Major in the Administrative Division.

Planning and Analysis

The Planning and Analysis function is charged with creating an intelligent picture of issues within the Town of Cornelius where an effective police response can be successful. This unit also provides considerable research and reporting on policy development, management, and industry best practices. The Planning and Analysis function also plays an important role in the Police Department's Accreditation process through CALEA.