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OPERATIONS

 

	Captain Terry Lewis 620-626-0141

 

Under the Command of Captain Terry Lewis, the Operations Division is the largest of the three divisions within the Liberal Police Department. The division responsibilities include: Patrol, Training Unit, Animal Control/Community Service and Bike Unit. Operation Division is responsible for the daily operation of providing Police Service to the Citizen such as call response, traffic enforcement and special event planning.

PATROL OPERATIONS
Patrol is composed of four Watches, with each Watch consisting of one Sergeant, one Corporal and at least three Officers. Each Watch works a 12 hour tour of duty, with only one Watch on duty at time. Available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, Patrol performs the primary police function of first responders, often taking immediate action to safe guard the citizens of Liberal. Patrol may then have the responsibility of following through with the situation to reach a successful conclusion unless it is turned over to a specialized unit.

TRAINING
Training Unit is under the direction supervision of Lt. Mulanax, who with the aid of the Certified Police Instruction within the department conducts on going in service training for all officers and employees of the Liberal Police Department.

ANIMAL CONTROL
Animal Control/Community Service is composed of two-uniformed civilian employee, whose main duties are the enforcement of both City Code and State Status governing the ownership and treatment of animals. Animal Control/Community Service also provides educational service to the public on animal ownership as well as conducting Motor Vehicle Examination Program.

BIKE PATROL
Bike Unit is currently a collateral duty assignment for Officers that is used during special event or task force assignments

RESERVE OFFICER PROGRAM
Reserve officers are volunteer officers who assist the police department in providing services for special events, critical incidents, security and patrol.