Patrol is the primary organizational function for the attainment of the departmental mission and its primary objective. Calls for service are answered with little or no delay in most instances. A mutual aid agreement exists with other area law enforcement agencies. Bicycle patrol officers are utilized weather permitting. Residents, while on vacation, may have extra checks on their homes.
Equipment utilized includes marked and unmarked patrol units and three bicycles.
A portable speed radar trailer with a large digital display is utilized to remind drivers to check their speed. The Police Department has an aggressive, highly visible road patrol that utilizes moving radar and laser units. Enforcement of traffic laws is a normal patrol effort on residential streets and major highways. US 24 traffic is a special concern to Waterville residents. US 24 receives extra patrol and traffic enforcement.