They're the ones cruising your neighborhood with the mission of creating a safe place to live. The Orange Police Department has assigned the bulk of its 156 sworn officers and many civilian employees to patrol. Currently, the Division is presently organized with one captain, four lieutenants, twelve sergeants, eleven corporals and sixty-five officers. We schedule coverage around the clock, every day of the year. Our employees all work four ten-hour shifts a week.
Scheduling is an on-going and flexible process to make sure there are adaquate officers on duty.
There are several specialized units within the Patrol Division. These are the Bike Team, Canine Unit, S.W.A.T. and other assignments that place an officer into a program that works regional narcotics and auto theft matters. Patrol also has an officer assigned as a D.A.R.E. officer for a two-year period. We have utilized Ford Crown Victorias for several years. They are in use throughout the country and are regarded as safe and comfortable to operate.