FY2023 Adopted Budget

Police Field Operations

The Police Field Operations Division is organized into two sections: Patrol and Investigations. The division is commanded by a Captain. General Fund Activities: • Patrol : The Patrol section is the largest section in the department and is responsible for handling calls for service from the public in addition to handling special assignments and self-initiated activities. Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, and help maintain peace, order, and safety for all. The patrol section is divided into three watches (shifts) providing 24-hour service. Each watch is under the supervision of a Lieutenant and two Sergeants. In addition to the traditional patrol units, the patrol section also has two canine units, bicycle officers, Community Service Officers (CSOs), a Special Response Team (SRT), a Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) and provides Crime Scene Technicians (CST) for the processing of crime scenes and Technical Accident Investigators (TI) to investigate vehicle crashes. • Investigations : The Investigations section is responsible for the investigation of Investigations section has investigators assigned to the Johnson County Drug Task Force, Domestic Abuse, and a Street Crimes Unit, in addition to general crime investigators. • Other Field Services : Criminal forfeiture is an action brought as a part of the criminal prosecution of a defendant and requires that the government indict (charge) the property used or derived from the crime along with the defendant. The money or items that are forfeited can only be used by law enforcement for law enforcement equipment or law enforcement related activities. The money or items cannot be used to supplant a budget or budgeted item. Forfeiture is governed by State of Iowa Code chapter 809 in addition to federal guidelines. Recent Accomplishments: • Implemented an EDMR program for officers to receive access to trauma specific therapy. • Joined into a Chapter 28E agreement with Johnson County and University of Iowa for a joint forensic analysis team. • Embedded a social worker from CommUnity Crisis Services in the police department to improve response to individuals in crisis. • Hired a full-time Victim Services Coordinator to better serve crime victims. • Partnered with Shelter House to support a Street Outreach position to serve the homeless population in the community. criminal activity beyond that which is conducted by the patrol section. The Investigations section is headed by a Lieutenant and two Sergeants. The

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