Patrol Division Responsibilities
The patrol division is the largest division of the police department and is responsible for providing around the clock police service protection to residents and visitors of the City of Duncanville. Officers assigned to the patrol division are dedicated and highly trained professionals who must be mentally and physically prepared to respond to any type of crime or request for service. Members of the patrol division are the "front line" officers who initially respond to all crimes in progress, emergency situations, traffic accidents and any other "calls for service" received by the police department. Patrol officers work closely with the criminal investigation division, crime prevention officer and citizen groups to provide a full range of services on a daily basis. This type of teamwork is essential to prevent and solve crime and to advance the community policing goals of the department.
Activities
Common patrol activities include proactive police patrol, crime prevention, traffic control and enforcement, the initial investigation and documentation of all crimes, and the enforcement of city ordinances and state laws.
Goal
Even with the specialized and advanced training offered to Duncanville Patrol Officers, the patrol division can only perform their duties if they are able to effectively communicate with the people they serve. The goal of our focus on community policing is having citizens assist us through public education and crime prevention, as well as by reporting crimes and suspicious activity. Citizens are encouraged to "get involved" and become a partner with their police department so that we can keep Duncanville a safe place to live and work.