The Oregon Police Division Uniform Patrol Section is the backbone of the Police Division.  The patrol section is divided into three (3) watches which cover four (4) primary districts within the city.

The patrol division responds to all calls for service, conducts preliminary investigations, investigates vehicular crashes and enforces the criminal and traffic codes.  The Oregon Police Division is committed to the community policing philosophy and this is most visible through the road patrol section.  The patrol section also tries to identify community problems and is committed to developing a partnership with our citizens to provide a community setting in which we can live and work safely.

Patrol Officers request their particular patrol shifts every six (6) months according to seniority and work preferences.  Within each shift you may find officers that have specialized training such as advanced accident investigations, bicycle patrol and special response team members.

The Oregon Police Detective Bureau is responsible for conducting follow-up investigations.  The detective bureau gathers evidence, identifies suspects and prepares chargeable cases against perpetrators of crimes.

The Oregon Police Vice/Narcotics Officers aggressively investigate citizens tips of drug related activity, liquor violations or gambling problems.  Although we would prefer to speak with you about your concerns, you can always provide information anonymously. Click here for a Crime Report form or you may contact this office at (419) 698-7058.

Bicycle Patrol

The Oregon Police Division actively utilizes the bike patrol to improve community relations and offer alternative tactics in the enforcement and prevention of crime.  Bike patrols may be used on any shift of duty during the spring, summer and fall months.  Officers that are assigned to the bicycle patrol have been properly trained to ride in all types of situations and terrains.  They have also been trained in the use of firearms while utilizing the bicycles.

The Oregon Police Division is committed to Community Policing techniques and the bicycle patrol has offered a way for the officers to get in closer contact with the neighborhoods and their residents.  Officers who are assigned to the bicycle patrol also teach young riders about the proper equipment and safety measures they should use while riding.

Oregon Police Patch

The Oregon Police Division will trade police patches with other police departments or police personnel who request a patch by written request on official department letterhead. Send requests to the attention of :  Detective Sgt. T. Zale.

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