The Special Response Team is a part-time assignment responsible for high-risk critical incidents such as barricaded persons , hostage situations , warrant service , and other incidents as needed .
( CALEA ) standards and ongoing review of Department policies and procedures .
The Information Technology ( I . T .) Specialist manages the department ’ s computer systems and administers the department ’ s in-car and bodyworn camera systems to include all updates and maintenance / troubleshooting . Additional duties include serving as the agency liaison to the I . T . Department and administering department databases and software .
The Fleet Coordinator is responsible for managing the fleet and coordinates vehicle repairs and installations .
Operations Bureau
The Patrol Division is the largest division in the Garner Police Department and is commanded by a lieutenant . This division is responsible for responding to 911 calls and proactive patrol in the Town of Garner . These uniformed officers work 12-hour shifts and provide police response to calls for service 24 hours a day , 7 days a week . All these officers work collaboratively with members of the community to engage in problem-oriented policing . Patrol platoons A-D are staffed by a sergeant , a corporal , and four or five patrol officers . Platoons E-F are staffed by a sergeant and four patrol officers — including four canine teams .
The Criminal Investigation Division ( CID ) is commanded by a lieutenant and consists of the General Investigation and Special Investigation Units . The General Investigation Unit includes a sergeant , a corporal , and four investigators . The General Investigation Unit is responsible for handling investigations of most felony crimes that are reported to the Garner Police Department such as burglaries , robberies , frauds , and other person crimes .
The Special Investigation Unit includes a sergeant , two drug investigators , and a technical investigator . The Special Investigators focus on drug , gang , and vice crimes . One of the two
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