PATROL DIVISION
The Patrol Division is commanded by a Captain and is broken down into four 12 - hour patrol shifts. The Department ’ s Patrol Lieutenants each have command of a single pa- trol shift and each Patrol Lieutenant is assigned the individual responsibility for a sin- gle patrol district. The Lieutenants then utilize data to develop plans for proactive re- sponses. Those strategies play a significant role in reducing crime. In 2021 our Police Officers handled 70,998 calls for service.
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISON
The Support Services Division is commanded by a Captain, and the Division ’ s person- nel consists of 2 Lieutenants, 2 Sergeants, 6 Criminal Investigators, 1 Officer, 1 Civil- ian Investigator, 3 School Resource Officers, 1 Crime Victim ’ s Assistant, 1 Recruiting and Backgrounds, 2 Investigator part time Reserve Officers and 1 Staff Assistant. The Criminal Investigation Division works diligently to clear all major crimes. The Investigators use data and evidence in the identification and arrest of the criminals that committed crimes.
DESOTO REGIONAL JAIL
The DeSoto Police Department operates a regional Municipal Jail holding facility that serves the cities of DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Glenn Heights and Duncanville as well as Duncanville ISD, Charlton Methodist Hospital and the University of North Texas - Dallas.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
The Code Enforcement Division is managed by a civilian manager, Charles Humph- rey, who also oversees the Animal Control function. The Code Enforcement Division, through its enforcement activities, strives to maintain and enhance the quality of life for all our citizens by holding everyone accountable to the City Ordinances. Their enforcement actions, not only keep the city clean, but they also enhance the safety and well - being of the city as well as help to reduce crime.
PARTNERSHIPS
The Department continued its partnerships with many different community groups such as the Homeowner ’ s Associations (HOA), the City ’ s Clergy members through DeSoto Police Clergy and Community (DPCC) and our Citizen Police Academy and its Alumni Association (CPAAA). These partnerships help address and meet any con- cerns of the community.
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