The Patrol Division is the backbone of the Department. The Division is compromised of four patrol teams, a Motor Unit, and an administration section. Each of the four patrol teams is directed by a sergeant with the assistance of two working corporals along with eight officers. The Motor Unit is compromised of a sergeant and two officers. The administration section is compromised of a major and two lieute-nants.

To better handle the unique demands on modern day law enforcement, the Patrol Division is enhanced by several specialized units. They consist of the Motor Unit, S.W.A.T. Team, and Canine (K-9) Unit.

The Patrol Division is tasked with responding to emergency calls for assistance, detection and prevention of crime, traffic crash investigations, traffic enforcement, business checks, and proactive neighborhood patrols. The Patrol Division helps prevent crime and provides a visible presence to the public instilling confidence and security within the community. Its officers are the first responders who take charge of situations that require immediate action to resolve or mitigate safety issues or concerns.

In 2008, the Patrol Division continued moving toward a problem solving oriented policing style by introducing team-generated initiatives. The four patrol teams brainstormed current community problems and created individual team initiatives to address the identified concerns. Some examples of these initiatives are "Safety of our Homeless", "Traffic Enforcement Crackdowns", "Holiday Shopper Safety", "Building Bridges within our Hispanic Community", and "Drug House Identification, Investigation, and Eradication." The Administration Section assists by providing the flexibility and resources needed for the patrol teams to select and accomplish the initiatives effectively.

For more information please contact Major Steve Rockefeller at 352-728-9890.