These officers concentrate their work efforts in the city's eight public housing complexes, privately owned HUD apartment complexes, and a two block radius around these areas. They also maintain seven substations in these patrol areas.
Community policing officers know their neighborhoods well.
The officers use partnerships with the community and problem solving techniques in proactive policing to change neighborhoods, empower the residents, and reduce crime. This program includes contests, trips, and other exciting activities for young people. P.A.T.R.O.L. exposes young people to activities they may not have the opportunity to experience otherwise. P.A.T.R.O.L. can open up a whole new world of activities for young people.