Patrol 

The primary function of the Patrol Division is to provide core police services to the community. These services, which include uniformed sworn police patrol and civilian police assistants, are the most visible on a daily basis.

Patrol consists of the largest allocation of manpower and stands out from other divisions within the police department due to its high visibility and daily contact with the citizens of Goodyear.

Patrol officers are the first line of defense in a threat to public safety. These highly trained men and women place themselves at risk every day to protect the community, whether responding to an accident, pursuing a fleeing vehicle, apprehending an armed suspect, or handling a domestic dispute. They try to bring about peaceful resolutions to situations that may seem impossible. These challenging tasks are accomplished in strict adherence to state and federal laws and upheld to the high standards of conduct set forth in the Police Officers Code of Ethics.

The Patrol Division is responsible for citizen-initiated calls for service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in addition to officer-initiated activity.

Some of the functions performed by the Patrol Division include preventive patrol, preliminary criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, response to all emergency situations, initial accident investigations, calls for service, and ensuring safety and security for citizens and visitors alike.

The Patrol Division works in partnership with other Goodyear Police units, governmental agencies, and community organizations to solve crime at the neighborhood level.

Key aspects of the Patrol Division:

• 10-hour shifts
• 10 squads staggered throughout the day
• 3 non-sworn Police Assistants
• 6 Police Lieutenants and 10 Police Sergeants supervise the Patrol Division