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City of Bedford
Program Summary
FY 2019-2020

Fund: General
Department: Police Division: Patrol

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Patrol Division is the most visible and recognizable unit of the Police Department, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days
a year. The primary purpose of the Patrol Division is the protection of life and property, and the promotion of the safety and welfare of
the general public. Patrol officers are first responders who provide proactive police patrols, enforce federal, state, and local laws, traffic
laws, and report offenses. The Division performs initial investigations into offenses and prevents and deters crime through their
presence.

FY 2018-2019 HIGHLIGHTS

∗ Drone Program was expanded to a team consisting of 15 sworn and non-sworn Departmental personnel to ensure 24/7/365
accessibility to drone services.
∗ Transitioned entire inventory of tasers to a lease program, equipping all officers with the latest technology.

FY 2019-2020 DIVISIONAL GOALS
(AS RELATED TO COUNCIL STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS)

Transformation
∗ Protect and preserve neighborhoods and attract commercial development through the maintenance of a low crime rate.
∗ Utilize available resources, to include the Mobile Observation Tower, video surveillance cameras, and volunteers to assist Patrol in
the deterrence, detection, and apprehension of criminal elements.

Organizational Excellence
∗ Continue to seek grant funding to purchase equipment/technology that will assist the Patrol Division in the deterrence of crime
and improve officer safety.
∗ Continue utilizing statistical data, analysis, and call history to maximize the deployment of Patrol and Traffic personnel.
∗ Initiate a three-year rotational police rifle replacement program.

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