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Police - Operations
“The police are the public and the public are the police”.
At the heart of every department is the Operations Division. It is where
the citizens and officers have the opportunity to come together not only
in times of crisis, but also for education, prevention, and support.
Our Operations Division is divided into three levels: supervisors, officers,
and reserve officers. The Division is overseen by a Lieutenant, who is assisted
by five Sergeants. Twenty four Patrol Officers make up the largest percentage
of the division, followed by four Bike Patrol Officers, one Traffic Enforcement
Officer, and one DUI Enforcement Officer. The Division is also supplemented
with up to ten Reserve Officers.
Patrol
Patrol Officers are assigned to one or more of the ten geographical
areas that the city has been divided into. Most officers will have that
area assignment for the duration of the two month period of the shift they
are on. This enables the officer to become familiar with the area, where
the businesses are, who the belongs in that area, and what vehicles are
usually there. Hopefully, the officer becomes “territorial”. When the officer
develops a feeling of ownership to the area, he becomes more involved in
what activities are going on. We encourage our officers to get out of their
vehicles, whenever possible, and get to know the people who live, work,
and go to school in that area.
Traffic Enforcement
The Traffic Enforcement Officer is responsible for providing specialized
traffic enforcement, especially in areas that are generally subject to a
high occurrence of traffic accidents. Through a visual presence and by issuing
citations, motorists become more aware of their driving habits and observe
traffic regulations. The Traffic Enforcement Officer also handles most accidents,
including all serious injury and high property damage accidents, minimizing
the time Patrol Officers are away from their regular duties.
DUI Enforcement
Alcohol and drug impaired drivers are a major concern to the public and
this department. A part of our commitment to combating this problem is the
assignment of a specially trained officer whose main focus is DUI Enforcement.
Thus far, we have been quite successful in arresting impaired drivers and
seeing court convictions. The DUI Enforcement Officer utilizes a patrol
car with specialized markings, lights, and equipment. The vehicle is equipped
with an in-car video camera and the officer carries a portable breath tester
(PBT) for on-scene testing of alcohol levels.
Bike Patrol
Several officers had expressed interest in starting a Bike Patrol unit,
but it wasn’t until June of 1997 that the groundwork was laid to implement
their idea. The theory behind the Bike Patrol is to allow officers more
personal contact with the public than is allowed in regular patrol cars.
Bike Patrol Officers are able to patrol areas of the city that regular patrol
officers cannot get to in cars and where officers on foot would lack mobility.
Stealth is one of the biggest advantages for the Bike Patrol Officers in
fighting crime. They don’t make noises that an approaching patrol car would
make, they are more discrete, they can make better use of shadows and available
cover, and they can hear and see better than an officer in a car. Surprise
is a very valuable tool for them.
Reserve Program
Reserve Officers augment the regular Patrol staff. These officers work either
alone, as an additional patrol unit, or as a two-person unit. Their assignment
is based on their level of certification and number of hours with the department.
In years past, Reserve Officers have provided the department with a trained
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