Some people get really offended. Obviously, that's when you get suspicious. It's a tough task that forces officers to take on the roles of counselor, mediator and peacekeeper, he added. You've got to have a balance of both. According to Medford Police Department officials, patrol work is viewed as the backbone of the entire agency.
Patrol officers are often the first line of defense against crime in Medford.
They work to keep the streets and residential areas safe from harm or threat. Yet many community members have never met the police officer who works to protect their home or workplace. Tim George encourages residents to contact the police department and meet the person who serves in their neighborhood. For more information, contact the Medford Police Department at 770-4783. Beat system boosts familiarity The Reservoir Dawgs, or Team 5, are just one unit in Medford's patrol division.