Divisions

Patrol


The Patrol Division is the largest division in the police department. Officers patrol the City of O'Fallon 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week, responding to most calls for service. The police department responds to approximately 30,000 calls for service annually.


Officers are divided into three watches that work ten-hour shifts. Individual shifts are managed by watch commanders a lieutenant and three supervisors who are sergeants.


The City of O'Fallon is divided into eight geographical areas called sectors. The watch commander will assign officers to each sector. When officers are assigned to particular areas of the city, it provides blanket coverage and enhances quicker response times. It also allows officers to quickly respond to other areas as needed. The patrol division prides itself on providing a quick response and serving the community.


Every officer assigned to the patrol division utilizes a marked police car either fully marked or partially marked.  The hope is that with higher the visibility of police presence in the community, the less likely criminal activity will occur.