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The Patrol Division which provides 24 hour service and protection to the community is the most active, visible and important component of the police department.

Patrol officers were involved in more than 25,471 calls for service in 2022, as well as 1,006 adult and 46 juvenile arrest and or custodies.  More than 3,412 traffic citations and 1,885 warnings were issued.  Included in the total number are 144 arrests for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants.  Officers have had 478 Behavioral Health Incident contacts.  

Officers are often seen in public responding to emergencies, performing traffic stops, handling calls for service, and making presentations to varying organizations.  Generally, calls considered as minor to serious felonies involving persons or property are initially answered by a patrol officer.  Most citizens identify a police department with the appearance of their marked patrol cars and the officer’s professional presentation.  A priority of the Department is to answer calls for service quickly, efficiently and professionally.