Police Department

About the Police Department

The Police Department has 51 sworn officers and 23 civilian personnel, including 11 dispatchers, 7 support staff, and 4 community service officers. Employees in the Police Department include sworn law enforcement officials, administrators, support staff and dispatchers.

The Police Department is responsible for:

• Enforcing motor vehicle laws
• Protecting lives and property from crime
• Preserving public order
• Apprehending criminals
• Collecting and preserving evidence
• Mediating conflicts
• Responding to medical emergencies and car accidents
• Preventing crime by identifying community problems, analyzing crime patterns and working with neighborhoods and community institutions to address concerns
• Maintaining criminal records and data.