Generally considered to be the "backbone" of any police department, the Patrol Division is the largest and most visible. The primary functions remain, suppressing criminal activity, preventing crime and apprehending offenders. Patrol Officers are the primary responders to virtually every type of situation. Patrol Officers are vital to Departmental Operations and are responsible for the following types of duties:

• Traffic
• Neighborhood Patrol
• Initial Response for Calls for Service
• Arrests
• School Watch
• Warrant Services
• Crime Scene Security
• Initial Criminal Investigations
• Traffic Law Enforcement
• Patrol of Neighborhoods & Business Areas