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Patrol Division
The Plainville Police Patrol Division, like all other police departments serves as the "backbone of the organization". It is the largest division within the department. We take great pride in providing the community with a proactive approach towards fighting crime. Our police cruisers are equipped with state of the art technology such as, laptop computers, on-board cameras and lighting equipment to enhance the efforts of our officers.
Officers working our patrol division are trained to handle any crisis from unlocking a car door to a major crime. They are first responders to all medical emergencies and are moments away when called upon. All cars are equipped with life saving automatic external defibrillators (AED) and officers are trained in their use.
The Department also has several officers trained to patrol on bikes. Their presence in the parks creates a safer environment for the public and places the officers closer to the community where they have the opportunity to interact on a more personal level.
The Plainville Police Department believes that traffic enforcement saves lives and the Patrol Division routinely conducts laser speed checks in various locations in town. In addition our officers are trained to detect drunk drivers and understand the dangers these drivers create for themselves and the public. The results of our enforcement has placed us regularly at the top of the list for DUI arrests in the state and the department has been recognized with awards by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, (MADD) for their efforts.
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