Patrol Division

Patrol Division responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

1. Preventive patrol-

    This activity begins with the mere presence in a marked vehicle in an area; however, in order to be truley effective, must include appropriate inquiry and inspection activity as well. A thorough knowledge of one's patrol area, along with constant vigilance for the potential violations of public order and the curiosity to determine the reasons for unusual activity, will contribute greatly to the prevention of crimes and accidents.

 

2. Crime prevention activities-

    Through regular contact with the public, members will become aware of situations which may have the potential for, or appear to encourage criminal activity. The patrol officer is in an excellent position to educate the citizen and to enlist his aid in the prevention of crime.

 

3. Response to call-for-services-

    Because officers are in constant contact with the communications center while in an on-duty status, they are in position to respond with appropriate speed to a call for service.

 

4. Traffic Enforcement-

    An integral part of keeping our streets and highways safe is the vigiliant enforcement of the Vehicle and Traffic laws of the State of Illinois. It is through reasonable and proper enforcement of these laws that a great many lives are saved every year nationwide. This includes special programs like Click-it-or-Ticket and special DUI enforcement programs.