
Lt. Col. James L. Whalen
Patrol Bureau Commander
This bureau, commanded by an assistant chief, performs all primary police functions. Bureau personnel respond to citizen requests for police assistance, enforce criminal and traffic laws, investigate criminal activity, take offense reports and regulate non-criminal conduct. It consists of the five police districts, a Night Chief, Patrol Administration, Community Oriented Policing, Vortex Unit, Special Services Section and SWAT.