Lee Tipton, MPA

Experience

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  Conroe Police Dept

  Oct 2004 - now

  • Commands Patrol Division within the Police Department; serves as Chief of Police in the Chief's absence.• May attend scheduled meetings and seminars to represent Police Chief in his absence.• Formulates programs and plans to maintain division efficiency and effectiveness.• Participates in preparation of budget and assists in budget implementation; manages budget amounts allocated and ensures that all units remain within budget limitations. Participates in forecasting budget needs for future years.• Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel by reviewing results achieved and ensuring conformance to standards.• Prepares and supervises the preparation of necessary reports relating to activities; reviews reports prepared and submitted by subordinates.• Makes recommendations to the Chief of Police on hiring and discipline. Attempts to gain settlement of employee complaints and/or issues and the resolution of problems within all subordinate ranks.• Establishes and maintains contacts with appropriate external law enforcement and related agencies for the purpose of facilitating law enforcement and security.• Provides information, gives instructions and responds to questions from the public and employees to enhance public relations and employee morale. Show less • Assumes command of police activities in event of emergency and at major crime and accident scenes.• Assists in the development, implementation, and review of department policies and procedures. • Interprets new laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for subordinate officers. • Responds to and attempts to resolve citizen complaints regarding law enforcement activities.• Participates in the recruitment, testing, selection, and background investigation of staff.• Prepare fiscal year budget for department and present to chief of police.• Analyze budget expenditures to ensure operations are within budget. Show less Criminal Investigation Division June 2012 – March 2013• Serves as field supervisor over investigators to enforce laws, deter criminal activity, and detect and investigate criminal misconduct.• Reviews all cases assigned to the property crime and crime scene units.• Enforces policies and procedures; Counsels personnel in order to have effective job performance while motivating and mentoring to maintain high morale and efficient work performance.• Develops and analyzes statistical reports to develop goals and strategies to prioritize training and performance. Patrol Division February 2010 – June 2012• Recommends and assists in implementation of unit’s goals and objectives.• Maintains liaison with other law enforcement agencies, courts, community groups, and others as assigned. • Conducts daily briefing sessions for members of unit and inspects uniforms and equipment.• Provides general assistance and information to staff or public. Show less

  • Deputy Chief of Police

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Interim Chief of Police

    Jul 2024 - Feb 2025

  • Deputy Chief

    May 2018 - Nov 2024

  • Lieutenant

    Mar 2013 - May 2018

  • Sergeant

    Feb 2010 - Mar 2013

  • Crime Scene Investigator

    Feb 2008 - Feb 2010

  • Police Officer

    Oct 2004 - Feb 2008