Patrol
Division
The Patrol Division forms the
base from which all police work is conducted. The uniformed Patrol Division is
the largest and most visible of the divisions within the Duxbury Police
Department. The division is under the direct supervision of a command officer,
usually a Sergeant or Lieutenant and is comprised of 3 to 4 uniformed patrol
Officers. We are made up of men and women who patrol Duxbury’s streets day and
night, normally working 8-hour shift schedules.
Patrol Officers are our front
line of defense for the Town of Duxbury. They are typically the first to arrive
to every type of call received by the police department. Patrol duty often
involves very volatile situations that require officers to take charge and for
that reason officers are required to be the most well-rounded in their knowledge
of laws, ordinances and tactical skills. Our primary goals are to ensure public
safety, enhance neighborhood quality of life, and provide unparalleled service
to the Town of Duxbury. Patrol Officers will use different techniques and
equipment to foster successful operations such as patrol cars, mountain bicycles
and foot patrol.
Patrol officers receive
significant in-service and specialized training to enhance their skills. Certain
officers that exhibit exceptional skill or interest in specialized fields are
often selected to fill additional responsibilities.
Other Aspects Of The
Patrol Division
Sergeant in Charge
A Sergeant is a ranking officer designated to command each shift. They are
responsible for the immediate supervision, control and deployment of officers
under their command. This officer makes sure that the shift runs to the best of
its ability, and ensures a high quality of police service in the community.
Communications Center
Duxbury has certified E-911 telecommunicators who answer and dispatch all calls
for police, fire, and emergency medical services, process inquiries thru the
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, search state and federal criminal
history, and document activity using state of the art Computer Aided Dispatch
technology.
Station Officer
This officer has the same responsibilities as a Patrol Officer, however he or
she is assigned to the Station. They have the additional responsibility of
booking prisoners, coordinating any information from Dispatch to Patrol
Officers, and handling any police related incidents generated from the lobby and
or phone.
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