Under the command of Captain Margaret Erga, the units of the Patrol Support Division supplement the efforts of patrol officers by addressing specialized areas of service. Lieutenant Lee Bostic supervises the Traffic Unit and the School Crossing Guards. The Officers in the Schools , consisting of the SRO Officers , DARE and CARE Officers and the Youth Academy , is currently being directly supervised by Captain Margaret Erga. Lieutenant Tony Hamrick supervises the Housing Authority Unit. Lieutenant Steve Danford supervises the Community Outreach Unit , the downtown beat officer and the Animal Control Unit .
All patrol officers have the responsibility of enforcing traffic laws within the City of High Point.
In addition, there are officers assigned to the Patrol Support Division as selective traffic enforcement officers. They are primarily responsible for patrolling areas where frequent violations occur or where residents have complained about speeding and reckless driving. These officers also conduct most follow-up investigations on hit and run accidents. Animal Control Unit Nelson Moxley and Bobby Ray Perdue are assigned to the Patrol Support as animal control officers. They respond to more than 300 calls for service each month throughout the city.