The Decatur Police Department is committed to providing quality police services to the community through a partnership with the community.
Chief of Police James Getz
The Decatur Police Department has 164 sworn officers, and is structured into 3 Divisions
Patrol Division:
Police Patrol Officers
Master Patrol Officers
Field Training Officers
K9 Officers
Fatal Accident Investigations Team
Bike Officers
Investigation Division:
Adult Investigations Bureau
Juvenile Investigations Bureau
Street Crimes Unit
Police School Liaisons
Professional Standards Division:
Training
Recruiting
Crime Stoppers/Crime Prevention
Evidence
Grants
The Department also has a civilian Dispatch Center and a civilian Crime Analysis Unit
The Decatur City Code identifies the responsibility of the Decatur Police Department as the protection of life and property, the protection of rights of persons, the enforcement of the ordinances and the regulations and the preservation of peace, order and safety.