The Patrol Division does just about everything, from courier service to conducting preliminary investigations of crimes. The officers are on the street 24 hours per day, every day of the year.
Officers work a twelve hour shift with quarterly rotations between day and night shift.
Shift Commanders additionally provide supervision for Security Specialists, who serve as a walking escort, utilizing bicycles to patrol selected areas of the University. A Security Unit reports to the Chief of Police and operates under the guidance of the night Shift Commander with a Security Supervisor, John McCollum, providing immediate supervision. This unit is responsible for building security checks, securing and opening buildings when necessary, patrolling residence hall areas, and reporting any criminal activities to the Patrol Division.