The Patrol Division is the backbone of the department andprovides emergency and
non-emergency services 24 hours a day. The Patrol Division is divided into three
ten-hour shifts providing overlapping coverage during peak hours of activity.
The Patrol Division's primary functions are:
Providing
Emergency Services
Developing
Community Relations
Proactive
Patrols and Crime Prevention
Enforcement
of Criminal Statutes and Arrest of Offenders
Regulation
of Traffic and Enforcement of Traffic Laws
Calls for
Service
Reporting of
Criminal Activity
Several specialty units are available to
support the Patrol Division should there services be needed.
The K-9 Division includes two
K-9 teams, which are assigned to patrol shifts and assist in the normal
day-to-day patrol operations. K-9 's assist in vehicle sniffs for the presence
of narcotics, suspect tracks, evidence recovery, building searches, lost persons
and handler/officer protection.
The K-9 teams are nationally certified in the detection of
illegal drugs. They are also certified in obedience and handler protection.
If you have any questions about the K-9 program you may contact Sergeant Robert
Sanchez (479) 756-8200.
The Springdale Police Bomb
Squad is available to provide support in the 5 county area of Northwest
Arkansas. State of the art equipment was recently acquired through federal
grant funding including fully remote robotic capabilities.
The Drug Recognition Expert
program provides support for officers dealing with individuals impaired by drugs
and alcohol. These officers are trained to evaluate and make preliminary
determinations of the type of impairment exhibited by subjects.
Civilian Traffic Safety
Officers work accidents that occur on private property and non injury
accidents that occur on the roadway. They help keep patrol officers
available to respond to higher priority calls.
Questions regarding the Patrol Division can
be answered by clicking the link below.
