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The Uniform Patrol Division is the primary and largest division of the Police Department with emphasis placed on community commitment towards the citizens and community in which it protects and serves. The Police Department also works closely with the surrounding agencies to accomplish these goals to ensure the safety of all who live in and travel through the city on a daily basis. The Police Department Uniform Division has two primary functions which are broken down into the categories of patrol and traffic enforcement. This division consists of four, twelve hour shifts which take turns working in two day increments with the exception of the weekend, (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) when personnel work in three day increments every other weekend. The uniform division consist of an A, B, C, and D shift with a minimum of four department personnel working per shift which include command officers, patrol officers and support services personnel. However the department can on average have six to eight personnel working during any given shift.

The patrol division’s primary function includes: Calls for Service Community Relations Development Crime Prevention Patrol The patrol division’s secondary function includes: Initial Investigation of Crimes and Arrest of Offenders Reporting of Criminal Activity Regulation of Traffic and Enforcement of Traffic Laws Responding to and the reporting of Traffic Accidents Traffic Control to insure safe movement of all vehicular traffic Conduct multi-jurisdictional task force operations Assisting other Public Safety Agencies and Law Enforcement

The patrol functions include many duties to serve and protect but the two primary functions in this classification include calls for service and community commitment. While calls for service and community commitment go hand in hand, the department excels in its community commitment through the dedication and professionalism shown by all of its officers. The patrol functions of the department include, but are not limited to, the following services.

Calls for Service

Responding to 911 calls generated through Barrow County Central Communications and through the support services division of the police department. These types of calls include emergency and non-emergency calls for service.

Community Relations Development

Department members interacting with citizens of the community to develop a better understanding of their needs. This development of community relations is accomplished through the introduction of educational materials, special programs, and personal contact with officers and administrators of the department.

Crime Prevention Patrols

These ongoing tasks are accomplished through the direct visibility of concentrated patrol units in and around the subdivisions and businesses located throughout the city. This high visibility patrol technique has helped to ensure that criminal activity remains at a low level for the citizens and the community.

Initial Investigation of Crimes and Arrest of Offenders

When responding to calls for service, officers are routinely the first to arrive on the scene. Once arriving on the scene the officer takes the primary responsibility to investigate what prompted the call for service, and to make the determination if a criminal act has been committed, and if an arrest is warranted. During the initial investigation of a call for service, if the officer determines that there is insufficient information available to solve a case, the case is then forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Division. It is through this cooperative effort that cases are solved.

Reporting of Criminal Activity

This is the last action taken by the Patrol Division officer. Once a call for service has been solved or before a call for service can be forwarded to C.I.D., the officer must complete a report of the criminal activity. These reports can also include reports of non-criminal activity.