The Committee makes recommendations to the full Village Board on Police issues. The Chief of Police is appointed by the Village President with approval from the Village Board of Trustees. The Department is divided into three major divisions. Patrol service is the backbone of the Department, and is responsible for responding immediately to all calls for service. Patrol officers are also responsible for fostering positive public relations between the Department and the public.
Investigative services is responsible for the follow-up of all criminal case reports.
Speaking to public groups and fostering a positive public relations effort may also fall under the jurisdictions of this division. The records department is responsible for the handling, maintenance, and audit of department documents. While officers are responsible for doing their own incident reports, all other clerical functions and the responsibility for department computer systems rests with this department. The highest authority is with the Chief of Police and each level after, is one step lower in the chain of command. A pro-active approach to the prevention of criminal activity within the city of Brockton.