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The Field Operations Bureau is led by Deputy Chief Farrow and is comprised of the Patrol and Specialized Patrol Divisions. The Field Operations Bureau is the largest component of the Goodyear Police Department.
Patrol
The primary function of the Patrol Division is to provide core police services to the community. These services are the most visible on a daily basis and include uniformed sworn police patrol as well as civilian police assistants.
Specialized Patrol
Specialized patrol is like a team of area experts within the police department. Instead of handling all kinds of situations, this team focuses on specific problems. For example, the Goodyear Police Department has units for homeless outreach, traffic violations, and community outreach.
These officers receive special training and have specific skills that make them better equipped to deal with these issues. By having specialized patrols, the police department can address certain calls more effectively and provide better service to the community.