The Administrative Commander is responsible for overseeing the department's Records Division which is staffed by two civilian employees. All of the department's investigation reports, accident reports and case files are maintained by the Records Division.

The Administrative Commander is also responsible for maintaining the entire department Administrative and personnel records including payroll and training. The Administrative Commander also coordinates the various information systems utilized by The Ross Police Department, the Ross Police Ceremonial Unit, and the Abandoned Vehicle Unit.

At present, the Administrative Commander has oversight authority for The Ross Police Department Detective Division. He also is responsible for management and review all criminal cases handled by the department.

Lieutenant Waters is a graduate of Youngstown State University, holding a B.S. Degree in Administration of Justice. Lt. Waters has served over twenty-nine years with the Ross Police Department, beginning his career on 11/01/78.

Lieutenant Waters served twelve years in the Patrol Division before being assigned to the Detective Division in in 1991. Lt. Waters was promoted to his current rank of Lieutenant on 10/15/2000.