The Patrol Division is the largest unit in the Police Department with 34 officers and 6 sergeants assigned to this facet of the department. Patrol officers are responsible for the most visible police service as officers who respond to emergencies such as crimes in progress, traffic accidents and medical emergencies. They also handle initial crime investigations, resolve disputes or disturbances and provide community services.  Patrol officers handle most arrests and calls for service. Officers patrol the city and respond to calls 24 hours a day.

The Patrol Division usually operates in marked patrol cars. Each vehicle is equipped with a radar unit to monitor traffic speed while the squad car is moving or parked.  Squad cars are also equipped with first aid equipment, fire extinguishers, medical oxygen, and crime scene equipment.  

Police squads also have a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT), a computer which enables officers to receive calls, perform checks on persons, property, and car registrations. The MDT can send messages car to car, or car to dispatcher which cannot be monitored by the public. A new computer is in some cars which will use a laptop to perform MDT functions as well as access department files and reports not available with the standard MDT.