Police Operations

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The Operations component of the Farmington Police Department
encompasses the patrol division, detective division and all the
respective elements that enable the organization to deliver police
services to the community.

The Patrol Division is the largest and most visible unit of the Farmington Police Department. Patrol officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and are usually the first to arrive at the scene of an accident, a crime scene, or a disaster. Within the Patrol Division there are several specialty units, including Traffic, Bicycle Patrol, Crime Scene Technician, K-9 Units, Bomb Squad, SWAT, Gangs and District Coordinators.

The Detective Division investigates all major crimes, does follow-up on cases initially handled by the Patrol Division and provides assistance investigating crimes to other area agencies. A detective may be assigned to specialize in investigating particular types of crimes. The School Resource Officers are also assigned to the Detective Division, although they work primarily in the Farmington schools. The main focus of these officers is to act as a resource to both the school administration and the student body to create a safe and secure learning environment.