The Patrol Division includes one Captain / Division Commander,
five patrol sergeants, seventeen patrol officers, two police
K9 officers, six to ten volunteer part time reserve officers,
two animal control officers and sixteen crossing guards.
The patrol officers are assigned to rotating shifts according
to a day / hour breakdown of work load. All shifts are supervised
by a patrol sergeant or captain. A minimum staffing requirement
of three officers is maintained. Crews consist of one sergeant
and up to four officers. Priorities of the Patrol Division
include crime suppression, safety and health concerns and
community involvement. The Captain works days and manages
the overall operation of patrol activities, animal control,
officer training, reserve officers, school safety concerns
including safe walking routes for all students, and school
crossing guard locations.
