Administration & Special Services
Administrative Division Captain
Captain Darin Clements was hired on 11/16/88. He continued his education and earned a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Management. Captain Clements has more than 22 years of service with the Granite City Police Department.
Captain Clements in the past has worked as a Patrol Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, K-9 Supervisor, Patrol Lieutenant and as Patrol Captain. Captain Clements is currently in charge of the Administration Division.
Administrative Division Lieutenant
Lieutenant Thomas Paul was hired on 08/15/88. He has more than 22 years of service with the Granite City Police Department. Lieutenant Paul holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration Degree from Fontbonne College and a Master’s of Management Degree from Fontbonne University. In the past he has worked in uniform patrol as both a patrol officer and sergeant, worked in the Granite City Police Drug Unit and been assigned to MEGSI, and been assigned to the detective division.
Lieutenant Paul is currently assigned to the Administrative Services Division. His duties include handling department grants, managing the 9-1-1 dispatch center, being the neighborhood watch coordinator, working with the ordinance compliance officer to address abandoned/derelict vehicles, and supervising the Nuisance Abatement Team. Lieutenant Paul is also a member of the Special Response Team.
Special Service Captain
Captain Michael Gagich was hired on 5/1/82. He has continued his education and has earned a Bachelor’s Degree. Captain Gagich has more than 28 years of service with the Granite City Police Department. Captain Gagich is currently in charge of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program and also on the Nuisance Abatement Team.
Nuisance Abatement Team Lieutenant
Lieutenant Craig Knight was hired on 11/06/91. He has more than 19 years of service with the Granite City Police Department. Lieutenant Knight has continued his education and earned his Masters Degree in Criminal Justice Management. Lieutenant Knight is currently the commander of the Nuisance Abatement Team. He is also in charge of the Field Training Program.
Patrolman Jeffrey Donahey has worked for the Granite City Police Department for more than 4 years. He is continuing is education and currently working of his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Jeff is currently working as a member of the Nuisance Abatement Team.
Chief's Secretary
Patty Prazma was hired on 01/03/89. She has more than 22 years of service with the Granite City Police Department. Patty currently works as the Secretary for the Chief, Assistant Chief, and the Detective Division.
Records Clerk
Marti Tanthavong was hired on 07/26/89. She has more than 21 years of service with the Granite City Police Department. Marti currently handles the Record Division plus assists the Patrol Captain.
Data Entry Clerk
Rhonda Rainey was hired on 11/30/05. She has more than 6 years of service with the Granite City Police Dept. Rhonda currently enters all data entries plus assists the Service Division Captain.