UNIFORM SERVICES DIVISION

Uniform Services (Patrol) Commander - Stewart Chalmers


Function

  • Largest and most visible division of the police department.
  • Charged with the day-to-day patrol and enforcement activities for the department.
  • Provides security for special events
  • Provides emergency response to all crimes
  • Traffic Enforcement & Complaints

Shifts

Patrol shifts are split between days, nights, and power shifts. Patrol officers work on a twelve-hour day consisting of two-day shifts, two-night shifts, and two power shifts. The shifts are designated as A and B days, A and B nights, and A and B power shifts. The division has one Division Commander, four Sergeants, and four Corporals that supervise each patrol shift.   


Special Functions

  • Honor Guard
  • DDACTS  (Data Driven Approach to Crime and Traffic Safety)
  • Lake Patrol
  • Ride Along Program 
  • Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)