Sergeants are responsible for supervision of patrol functions in the department. They also have administrative and personnel duties which are assigned by the Chief of Police. Police Officers patrol the city, respond to calls for service, investigate crimes and prepare necessary reports. Most police officers have a collateral duty. The Records Supervisor oversees records and dispatch functions in addition to acting as Administrative Secretary to the Chief.
Dispatchers receive calls for service and dispatch police, fire and medical personnel as needed.
They also perform the records keeping functions for the department. The department is also involved in an oversight capacity for crossing guards and animal control services.