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The uniform patrol division of the Jackson Police Department is the backbone of the force. It consists of dedicated men and women who are responsible for responding to calls for service, assisting citizens, conducting preventive patrols, conducting traffic enforcement and investigating criminal activity in their districts. Officers are assigned specific geographical grids and are responsible for addressing community problems that affect the quality of life of the citizens in that area. Officers either directly address the problem or serve as a referral agency to put citizens in contact with the service providers that can solve the problems. All entry level Jackson Police Department Officers are initially trained at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy and upon their return, complete a comprehensive orientation and field training program once they are assigned to the patrol division. Specialized training is available to officers. Some of these opportunities include canine handlers, hazardous materials expert, bomb squad technicians, etc. Officers in the patrol division that have served 2 years are eligible to apply for positions outside the patrol division as they become available. This includes, Criminal Investigation Division, Tactical Unit, Gang Enforcement, Street Crime Unit, Traffic Unit, etc. Officers who choose to remain in the patrol division are graduated through the Master Patrol Program, ultimately resulting in pay parity as a top patrol officer with Criminal Investigators and Sergeants. Also included in the patrol division is the Tele-Serve Unit. This unit consists of three Sergeants who man the front desk 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, to take reports that can be handled over the phone and walk-in reports. Tele-Serve Sergeants can be reached at 731 425-8489. The Crime Prevention Unit, Warrants Unit and School Resource Officers are all a part of the Patrol Division as well. |
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