Patrol Division

The Oneonta Police Department Patrol Division is the backbone of the police department.  This division is responsible for police patrol throughout the City and responds to calls for service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Officer Kraft using the in-car TRACS computer system
 

Officer Whitmore taking photographs of tire tracks left at the scene of a burglary
 

The patrol division is comprised of 18 sworn officers who are each assigned to an eight hour tour of duty.  In addition, four uniformed Sergeants are assigned to oversee the patrol division and provide assistance to the officers so that the City of Oneonta Police Department’s Mission can be accomplished.

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Members of the Patrol Division are responsible for ensuring the safety of all citizens by engaging in routine and directed patrol patterns, enforcing state laws and local ordinances, investigating criminal complaints, handling various calls for service, assisting with school crossings, and by maintaining a generally strong presence in the community.

Through their interaction with members of the community, the patrol division strives to create a positive environment for citizens of the City of Oneonta.


Officers Havens and Cortright set up OPD's new speed trailer