Divisions
Patrol-
The Patrol Division has 12
uniformed officers and supervisors which comprises over 70% of the
Department's authorized strength. In 2010, the patrol division responded
to approximately 6,427 calls for service, and officer initiated
activity. In order to effectively serve the citizens, the Patrol
Division has made continuous efforts to maintain effective communication
using modern technology and equipment.
All Patrol vehicles are equipped with Mobile Data
Computers which link to the State and National crime computers and the
Intranet which links to other patrol units, the Communications Division,
and the Records Division. This allows the officers twenty-four hour real
time information and instant updates. The patrol units are also equipped
with state of the art digital video equipment for the collection of
evidence and racial profiling data.
K-9 Unit-
The Duval County Sheriff’s Office currently has two
K-9 officers. Currently, the officer’s canines are a Belgian Malinois
and a German Shepard. The canines are dual purpose dogs meaning that
they are trained for tactical, search, and drug detection purposes.
The canines are used in a variety of situations.
To search for hidden suspects
To apprehend fleeing suspects
To search for lost persons
To search for evidence
To protect the handler, other officers and citizens
To clear vehicles after a high risk felony stop
To conduct public demonstrations
To search for and detect the odor of narcotics
To be a visual deterrent for crimes
Investigations-
The Criminal
Investigations Division is comprised of a Lieutenant and two Sergeant
Investigators. Investigators assigned to the Division are responsible
for the follow-up investigation of felony and misdemeanor offenses
reported to the Office. These investigations consist of interviewing
suspects, victims, and witnesses; analyzing information for validity,
reliability, and accuracy; and compiling a comprehensive and factual
case file to be presented in court. Successful follow-up investigations
are then forwarded to the Duval County District Attorney's and County
Attorney's offices for prosecution. The Investigation Division is
assigned over 1200 cases for follow-up investigation annually. The
general working hours of the Investigation Division are Monday through
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and they are on call 24 hours.
