Overview
Patrol Operations, the largest unit in the Police Department, provides 24-hour service every day of the year. It is made up of 3 police aides, 70 patrol officers, and 9 Sergeants (Field Supervisors) and 3 Lieutenants (Duty Commanders). Patrol officers respond to citizen-initiated calls. These include:
- Saving life
- Preventing injury
- Preventing property loss
- Maintaining order
Officers enforce laws, participate in crime prevention, and community outreach efforts. All police officers are assigned to Patrol prior to consideration for temporary assignments such as Detectives, Metro Street Crimes Task Force, or Community Relations. After two to three years the officer will rotate back into Patrol.