Patrol Unit

What We Do

The Patrol Unit is broken into three different shifts to provide 24-hour service to the community.

Functions

The functions of the Patrol Unit includes, but is not limited to:
  • Accident Investigation
  • Communications
  • Preventive Patrol
  • Traffic Direction and Control
  • Traffic Enforcement

Responsibilities

  • Apprehension and/or arrest of offenders
  • Crime prevention activities
  • Development of relations between citizens and Division Personnel
  • Gathering intelligence information
  • Investigation of crimes, offenses and incidents
  • Maintenance of public order
  • Provision of emergency services
  • Regulation of certain businesses or activities as required by law
  • Reporting of information to appropriate organizational components
  • Response to calls for service