The Patrol Division is the heart of the Department, as it provides the primary police functions. It is also the largest unit in the Department. This Division is commanded by a lieutenant and has three sergeants and 19 officers assigned to it.
The Patrol Division is responsible for patrolling highways and streets in a 5.3 square mile area that comprises our city. It provides service, protection, and assistance to the estimated 12,500 residents of Derby.