Patrol Division

The Patrol Division is the largest program, providing the most visible and direct services to the community 24 hours a day. The word "patrol" is used here in its broadest sense. It is considered to be the primary law enforcement function and embraces much more than the act of patrolling. It is defined as a generalized function where officers engage in a wide variety of activities which include:

• Responding to Emergencies
• Answering Calls for Service
• Enforcing Traffic Laws
• Investigating Accidents
• Conducting Initial Criminal Investigations

Equipment

The Department maintains a fleet of marked Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors, a Ford Expedition SUV and several unmarked units.  Cruisers are equipped with a Mobil Data Terminal (MDT) which is a computer linked to the Department's network and able to research License, Registration and Warrant information.  Each unit also carries a portable defibrillator unit.

The Department has several specialized units including

• Accident Reconstruction
• Traffic Enforcement
• Bicycle Patrol

Members of the Detective, Patrol and Communications Divisions also participate in the Regional Special Operations Unit (SOU).

The Police Department handles many urgent situations - including:

• Emergencies (call 911)
• Bomb Threats and Suspicious Packages
• Car Accidents
• Criminal Complaints
  • (prowlers, shoplifters, motor vehicle violations, stalkers,etc.)
• Domestic Disputes and Violence
• Hazardous Road Reports
  • (fallen trees, wires, etc.)
• Missing People Reports
• Neighbor Disputes

Other departmental services include:

• Ammunition Disposal
• Broken Traffic Lights
• Criminal Record Requests
• Domestic and Wild Animal Control
• Facility Tours
• Vehicle Unlocks (except trunks) 
• Fingerprinting
• Lost and Found Items
• Noise Complaints
• Parking Complaints
  • (643-0742, ext. 115)
• Public Lectures and Talks
  • (Community Outreach 643-0742, ext.116)
• Ride-Along Program
• Traffic Control for Special Events
• Vacant Residence Checks
• Vehicle Identification Number Verification
• and Other General Assistance

We operate on three shifts:

Day Shift (7am - 3pm)

Evening Shift (2pm - 10pm)

Night Shift (9pm - 7am)

Our Full Time Patrol Staff Includes; 

Lieutenant (103) - Michael S. Evans

Sergeant (105) - Daniel A. Gillis
Sergeant (106) - Bradford F. Sargent
Sergeant (107) - David J. Luther

MPO   (109) - Steven C. Read
MPO   (110) - Jeffrey D. Fleury
Officer (111) - Shannon H. Kuehlwein 
Officer (112) - Alan J. Patterson
Officer (113) - Jeffery R. Ballard
MPO   (114) - Richard A.Paulsen
Officer (115) - Rolf B. Schemmel
Officer (116) - Matthew L. Ufford
Officer (117) - Mark T. Butler
Officer (118) - Ryan M. Kennett
Officer (119) - Josh D. Lee

(Click on Photo to Enlarge)  HPD circa 1986

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(L to R) Off. Matthew Ufford, Sgt. Bradford Sargent,
Off. Alan Patterson, Off. Rolf Schemmel, Off. Jeff Ballard

Albert H. Leonard (133)
Paul M. Roberts (134)
Shaun J. O'Keefe (135)