On one Thursday of the 28 day cycle every patrol officer is on duty allowing the department to offer more in-house training on duty time. Any time worked after working an actual 171 hours in a 28 day pay period is paid at time and a half. Officers are paid a minimum of one hour for time spent for attending court. An officers initial assignment is generally to the Patrol Division as a patrol officer. The Patrol Division is staffed on a twenty-four hour basis through the utilization of three work shifts.
Officers begin shifts at staggered hours in order to accomplish overlapping coverage.
The intent is for officers to become familiar with all aspects of their assigned district. Transfer to specialized units is based upon the needs and best interest of the department as defined by the Chief of Police. A Citizens Police Academy was established in 1998. Officers may be eligible for promotion to Detective, Master Police Officer, Corporal or Sergeant.