Leadership

Published command information and the approved ASP rank structure.

Command

Command leadership

Colonel • Superintendent

D. Grinch

The Superintendent is responsible for final ASP policy and command authority subject to the Ashford Department of Public Safety. The Office of the Superintendent controls departmental orders, appointments, and formal amendments.

Approved rank structure

Chain of command

Names are published only when appointments are formally established. We are resisting the ancient governmental urge to fill vacant boxes with invented people.

Lieutenant ColonelDeputy superintendent and designated acting command.

MajorAssigned bureau, region, or major function.

CaptainTroop, post, or section command when established.

LieutenantWatch or designated section commander.

SergeantFirst-line field supervisor.

CorporalJunior supervisor or field leader as assigned.

Master TrooperSenior non-supervisory member.

TrooperFully qualified field member.

Probationary Trooper / CadetTraining and appointment statuses with restricted authority.