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PATROL DIVISION

The Patrol Division utilizes several modes of transportation. Primarily our fleet is comprised of Chevrolet Impalas. In addition to the fully marked patrol cars, we also use unmarked cars, bicycles, motorcycles, and of course foot patrols. Our Fleet Manager ensures our vehicles are in excellent repair and coordinates routine maintenance.

To provide the most modern service available, each patrol vehicle is equipped with a Motorola Mobile Data Computer, (on-board computer.) This modern law enforcement tool allows each officer the ability to complete their required reports, MVA inquires, wanted person checks, and officer to officer e-mail without ever returning to the Police Station during an entire shift, allowing for higher visibility and availability.

The Patrol Division is divided into six squads, each supervised by a Sergeant and assisted by a Corporal. To ensure 24/7/365 day coverage, the squads are divided into four day-and-evening shifts and two midnight shifts. Each squad works four, 10.5 hr. days with three consecutive days off. A Patrol Commander (Lieutenant) conducts the overall supervision of the Division.

Each squad also possesses members with specialized training in the following areas: Accident Re-construction, Hostage Negotiation, Drug Recognition Experts, Special Response Team members, and Intoximeter Operators. All of these highly trained men and women are also assisted in their daily duties by our other divisions, which include: Criminal Investigation Division, Evidence Technicians/Support Services Unit, Drug Enforcement Unit, Crime Analyst, Directed Patrol Unit, Community Services Division, Training, Planning & Research Divisions, and of course our Dispatchers from the Communications Section.

Together we provide the residents of Frederick with the most modern professional police service available. If you have what it takes to become a Frederick Police Officer and have considered a career in Law Enforcement, please contact our Human Resources Commander through this web site or call 301-600-2133 for additional information.

Contact:

Lt. Clark Pennington
301-600-3935
cpennington@fredco-md.net

100 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

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