 The
primary responsibilities of the Uniform Patrol Division
are:
- To protect life and property.
- To prevent and suppress crime.
- To preserve the public order.
- To apprehend violators of Federal and State Laws, and
County and City Ordinances.
Police Officers assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division
respond to over 20,000 calls for service a year. They provide
the community with basic law enforcement services twenty-four
(24) hours a day. Citizens are able to contact this Department
at any time and receive immediate response to emergency
situations.
The Uniform Patrol Division is comprised of 1 Captain,
4 Sergeants, and 34 Police Officers, including 2 Traffic
Section Officers. These members are responsible for uniformed
patrol duties including responding to calls for service,
traffic enforcement, proactive patrols, and community interaction.
Certain members of the Uniform Patrol Division are assigned
ancillary duty with the Special Response Team. Additionally,
many members are cross trained in areas such as Police Bicycle
operations and the use of less lethal munitions, crisis
intervention, radar/laser operations, and Intoxilyzer operations
for blood alcohol testing.
The Uniform Patrol Division Captain coordinates off-duty
security contract requests, reviews permits for special
events, maintains statistics, and prepares the Budget for
the Division.
To report a non-emergency incident to the police,
please call 642-2160. You should dial 9-1-1 to report any
true emergencies (i.e., in-progress crime, fire, or medical).
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