 Uniform Road PatrolUniformed Road Patrol is generally the first contact citizens have with the Police Department. Patrol Officers respond to citizen requests for assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All officers have received extensive training in order to perform their duties. During a normal workday, Patrol Officers handle routine and emergency calls for service along with in-progress crimes. Some of the other duties of Patrol officers include report writing, enforcement of traffic laws, transporting prisoners, attending court and ongoing in-service training.
Community Policing
The goal of any Community Policing team is to bridge the gap between the police department and the community. Our staff addresses long term community concerns to create a safer community.
When a Community Patrol Officer gets into their community, they begin to realize more closely the problems within that neighborhood and how to address them. They also form a personal relationship with many of the residents. This relationship helps them feel comfortable and to establish a sense of mutual trust and respect between citizens and the police. In Golden Beach, all members share in the Community Policing philosophy.
One of the primary goals of a community patrol officer is to improve the quality of life for the residents of their assigned community. We currently have two full time officers assigned dedicated to the Community Policing Unit; however, the philosophy of community policing is shared by each member of this agency and is centered on everything we do. The Community Policing and Patrol Officers are divided throughout the city by geographic boundaries and have responsibility for their assigned areas. Community Officers will often handle cases that require time-consuming lengthy investigations and focus on crime solution, results and citizen satisfaction. Community Officers utilize various policing initiatives, partner with our citizens and merchants and often use non-conventional means to solve problems. Community Officers are involved in a wide
range of police activities including but not limited to community meetings, crime prevention, community activities, park patrol, liaisons for the business community, investigate crimes and work to improve the fundamental quality of life issues that are important to the citizens of Golden Beach.
HOUSE CHECKS
Planning a trip? Leaving town for the weekend? Need a little extra peace of mind? Think of your police department before you go. Residents who are on vacation or away from home for any other reason may have their homes checked on a regular basis. House Checks are carried out by the police department’s Community Volunteer Unit. Once a resident requests a House Check, the residence will be checked regularly for up to 30 days. There is no charge for this service. To arrange for a House Check, homeowners should come to the Town Hall or the Police Station and fill out a request form.
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