Patrol

Operations

Patrol

The majority of our personnel work as uniformed patrol officers. They are the most visible and recognizable members of our department. Officers work one of three shifts: 7AM-3PM, 3PM-11PM or 11PM-7AM. Officers patrol in cruisers, on foot and on bicycles. Officers spend their shifts tending to the following duties:

Administrative Duties
- Testifying in court
- Conducting and receiving training
- Participating in meetings
- Transporting paperwork between offices and serving summonses
- Transporting cruisers to the garage for service
Responding to Calls for Service
- Medical emergencies
- Motor vehicle collisions
- Domestic disturbances
- Fights in progress
- Stolen property
- Damaged/vandalized property
- Unattended deaths
- Sexual assaults
- Child/elder/disabled abuse
- Noise complaints
- Robberies
- Breaking and enterings
- Burglar and fire alarms
- Parking complaints
- Animal complaints
- Intoxicated persons
- Drug use
Self-initiated Activities
- Motor vehicle stops
- Suspicious activity
- Locating wanted persons (warrants)
- Conducting building and property checks

All uniformed officers are trained as first responders, certified to use semi-automated defibrillators for assisting victims in cardiac arrest. Each on-duty cruiser is equipped with one of these lifesaving devices as well as other medical equipment.

Uniform patrol is a very diverse and challenging position, which requires dedicated and resourceful men and women working together.

Patrol Division
7 A.M. - 3 P.M.

Patrol Division
3 P.M. - 11 P.M.