Patrol Services Division Gary Perkins, Captain
Patrol Division
The DeSoto Police Department Patrol Division, the largest division of the Police Department, functions under the command of Captain Gary Perkins. As the first responders in most cases, the Patrol Division responded to 118,069 calls for service in 2023. Officers took 5,730 Incident Reports.
PATROL DIVISION
The Patrol Division is commanded by a Captain and is broken down into four 12 - hour patrol shifts. Each patrol shift is commanded by a Patrol Lieutenant. The four Patrol Lieutenants are each assigned the individual responsibility for a single Patrol District. The Lieutenants then utilize data to develop plans for proactive responses. Those strategies play a significant role in reducing crimes.
Division Responsibilities
The Patrol Division operates 24/7, 365 days per year. The Division has many responsibilities which include enforcement of all Federal, Sate, Traffic, and Municipal Ordinances. Patrol Police Officers respond to requests for service from citizens such as checking out suspicious activity or responding when life, health, or property is threatened.
Citizens Interaction
Patrol is the most visible part of the Police Department and has the most contact with the citizens. They encounter citizens on calls for service, taking reports and during traffic stops.
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