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The Patrol Division is supervised by the Patrol Sergeant and is comprised of five corporals, and nineteen police officers who serve as the first line of defense. Officers are assigned to one of three patrol sectors, during their tour of duty, that divide the City, and are responsible for proactive intervention and enforcement as well as community policing. In addition, several officers serve on other specialized units such as the Chester County Municipal Drug Task Force, Major Incident Response Team, and the Western Chester County Emergency Response Team.
The Detective Division is comprised of one Detective Sergeant, five detectives, and one patrol officer that serves a four month apprenticeship under the detective rotation program. This division is a specialized unit with the responsibility of handling those investigations that require special expertise. Members of this division are promoted from the ranks of the patrol division and receive extensive training in criminal investigations, evidence recovery, interviews and interrogations. Detectives are subject to be called in for duty 24 hours a day and required to perform after hours, on call duty on a seven day rotating schedule.
Narcotic Enforcement involves the efforts of all police officers on a regular basis, including several highly trained detectives who specialize in narcotics investigations, who work diligently with local, state and federal agencies to control and cease any drug activity within the City.
The main focus is on individuals involved in the sale, distribution, and use of illegal narcotics and to prevent the illegal use and distribution within the community through proactive enforcement and public awareness.
Through collaborations with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the Chester County District Attorney’s office, our Detectives work closely with these agencies to disrupt and defuse drug activity, prosecute drug dealers, and to gather crime related intelligence across Chester County.
It is the mission of the City of Coatesville Police Department to serve and protect the persons and property within the City of Coatesville and to provide professional service to all who come within our care and jurisdiction.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and ethics and commit to enhancing the
community’s quality of life through crime control and public safety while serving all people with fairness and respect.
We will enforce all state and local laws in a professional and courteous manner, and the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees.
We believe our responsibility is to provide exceptional service, leadership, guidance and protection to our citizens, who in partnership with us, strive to make our community a safer and happier place to live.
Our mission is to strengthen the trust and collaboration between community residents, businesses, and police officers for the preservation of peace, order, and safety.
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