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BUFFALO GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
PATROL
The Patrol division provides professional police service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Often referred to as the “backbone of the department,” the patrol division serves a population of 43,212 residents covering 9.6 square miles. The focus of the Patrol division is responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, conducting traffic enforcement to reduce traffic crashes
and promote safe driving, and making positive community contacts to maintain a level of trust and confidence with the community.
The Patrol division is divided into three shifts
and comprised of 37 sworn officers and 8 civil- ians. These officers are the most visible members of the police department, providing safety and security to the citizens they serve. Each shift is commanded by a Lieutenant and two Sergeants. The Patrol division is comprised of officers with vast amounts of experience and specialized training including juvenile officers, field training officers, breathalyzer operators, truck enforce- ment officers, evidence technicians, firearms instructors, and crisis intervention team members. These officers attend training throughout the year to maintain these specialty certifications.
During 2022 there were 21,583 total calls for service compared to 18,775 in 2021. These inci- dents range in severity from assisting residents with lost pets to armed robberies. In 2022, Patrol officers performed 9,254 traffic stops, handled 937 crashes, and made 76 DUI arrests.
25,000 20,000
15,000 14,126 14,133 10,000
21,583 18,775
5,000 0
Calls for Service
2018 2019
2020 2021 2022
12,313
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