Lompoc Police Department - the City of Lompoc!
Lompoc Police Department - the City of Lompoc!
Lompoc Police Department - the City of Lompoc!
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OPERATIONS DIVISIONThe Operations Division is comprised <strong>of</strong> uniformed <strong>of</strong>ficers who interactwith <strong>the</strong> community and deliver front-line police services. The OperationsDivision consists <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Patrol Section, Community Services Section,S.W.A.T., K-9, Vehicle Abatement, and Traffic Unit. Captain Donald A.Deming had been <strong>the</strong> Operations Division Commander until July 1 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>year. He and Captain Larry Ralston exchanged roles as is customary after3-4 years managing each division respectively.PATROLThe main functions and mission <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Patrol Section are <strong>the</strong> provision <strong>of</strong> police services,preventing crime, and protecting <strong>the</strong> citizens, businesses, and visitors <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lompoc</strong> in apr<strong>of</strong>essional and proactive way.The Patrol Section operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week responding to citizen initiatedcalls for service, and engages in <strong>of</strong>ficer initiated activity. Some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> functions performedby members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Patrol Section include preventive patrol, preliminary criminalinvestigations, traffic enforcement, response to all emergency situations, accidentinvestigations, calls for service, and ensuring <strong>the</strong> safety and security in and around allschool zones. The Patrol Section works in close partnership with o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Lompoc</strong> <strong>Police</strong><strong>Department</strong> units, governmental agencies, and community organizations to solve crimerelatedproblems at <strong>the</strong> neighborhood level.Patrol Section <strong>of</strong>ficers are thoroughly trained to investigate a multitude <strong>of</strong> crimes. Officersreceive ongoing training in self-defense, firearms, ethics, defensive driving, search andseizure, interviewing, testifying, and new state and federal laws. Through this training andin-service experience, patrol <strong>of</strong>ficers have <strong>the</strong> expertise and tools necessary to provide <strong>the</strong>highest quality police service to <strong>the</strong> citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lompoc</strong>.The <strong>of</strong>ficers assigned to <strong>the</strong> Patrol Section are courteous, dedicated, and responsive to <strong>the</strong>needs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lompoc</strong>. We strive to provide highly trained and pr<strong>of</strong>essionalindividuals who work tirelessly to meet <strong>the</strong> needs <strong>of</strong> our citizens. Quality personnel enableus to provide competent, effective and compassionate service to <strong>the</strong> community.K -9The goal <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lompoc</strong> <strong>Police</strong> K-9 program is to provide a resource to patrol <strong>of</strong>ficers andinvestigators to assist in <strong>the</strong> detection and arrest <strong>of</strong> suspected criminals and to locatecontraband, evidence, and lost or missing persons. The K-9 Unit also provides a uniquepsychological deterrent to violence.<strong>Lompoc</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Department</strong> 2011 Annual Report - 11 -
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