The patrol section is a component of the Operations Division. This section comprises the largest segment of the department in terms of the number of personnel, equipment, and budget. Uniformed patrol officers, and their marked cruisers, are the most visible segment of the department. They are the first departmental component encountered by the public and frequently the only police personnel seen by the public. Therefore, no other section has as much opportunity to affect the department's reputation. Patrol's functions range from helping the public in non-criminal matters (lost children, civil/neighbor disputes, traffic problems, etc.) including preliminary reports of crime, arrests, investigations, return of stolen property, case preparation and court testimony. Obviously, the patrol officer must be very versatile and possess a wide range of expertise in many fields.  The quality of service provided to the public depends largely upon the patrol officer's competence.

The patrol section is commanded by (3) three Lieutenants, (7) seven Sergeants, (7) seven Corporals and staffed by forty-eight patrol officers; all report to an Operations Commander.The patrol section operates on a four day work schedule consisting of 10 hour days.  Patrol officers are assigned within five (5) zones during the course of their work days.  Problem solving is utilized by the patrol officers as a tool for dealing with problems or quality of life issues in their patrol zones. Shift size and zone assignments are based upon the calls for service.

 

Patrol Contacts:
Day Shift Contact: Lieutenant M. Darroch E-Mail: MDarroch@Pinellas-Park.com Phone: (727) 541-0953
Evening Shift Contact: K. Riley E-Mail: KRiley@Pinellas-Park.com Phone: (727) 541-0880
Midnight Shift Contact: Lieutenant P. Andrews E-Mail: PAndrews@Pinellas-Park.com Phone: (727) 541-0787