Uniform Patrol Division

The Uniform Patrol Division is the backbone of the police department. Most of our department’s sworn officers are assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division. Uniform patrol is comprised of four separate shifts. This ensures that there are always officers available to respond to each call for service for our citizens and the general public every day out of the year.

Calls for Service

Patrol officers will respond to calls within the boundaries of the City of Fort Oglethorpe. Our officers will also assist other nearby police agencies when requested to do so. These requests are generally for high priority incidents requiring additional police units beyond the capacity of the requesting agency.

Calls for service that are handled by patrol officers, range from minor problems such as welfare checks, noise complaints, civil disputes, vehicle accidents and traffic issues all the way up to more serious problems such as thefts, burglaries, domestic disputes, and armed robberies.

Motor Vehicle Violations

In addition to responding to calls, patrol officers routinely enforce motor vehicle code violations through proactive patrols along the roadways of Fort Oglethorpe. Officers typically monitor for speed violations, failure to stop at posted stop signs and traffic signals, intoxicated drivers, and other poor driving habits. These violations are the cause for a majority of motor vehicle accidents. The officers in the Uniform Patrol Division primarily utilize marked police cars to conduct daily patrols throughout the city. Marked police vehicles provide instant recognition when seen on the roadways, which helps to deter bad driving and criminal activity.