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 The Uniform Operations Division is divided into three
sections and several units. Each section is commanded
by a Lieutenant. Each section is comprised of units,
which are supervised by Sergeants. A unit in patrol is
staffed with a Corporal who serves as acting Sergeant when
the assigned Sergeant is unavailable and several police
officers who are assigned to one of six beats.
Patrol Officers
are responsible for responding to all calls for service
received at the police department. These officers
conduct the initial investigation of nearly all crimes
reported to the Rogers Police Department. They are
also responsible for enforcing traffic laws, identifying and
dealing with hazardous and dangerous conditions within the
city, conducting general patrol in an effort to deter crime,
assisting other units and divisions within the department.
Traffic Officers are responsible for traffic
enforcement, investigating motor vehicle collisions,
assisting in special events, and providing escorts for
memorial services.
The Rogers Police Department has a K-9 unit. The
unit's canines are trained and certified in narcotics
detection, tracking, and article searches, as well as
suspect apprehension and handler protection. These
dogs and their handlers have proven to be a valuable asset
to the department, being instrumental in the seizure of
narcotics on numerous occasions, as well as being
responsible for the apprehension of several suspects.

Patrol officers are assigned to bicycle patrol
as needed. These officers ride in two man
teams and have been enormously successful in interrupting
crimes in progress. Bicycle officers are also more easily
accessible to citizens and typically are able to have much
more face-to-face, personal contact with the public.

The School Resource Officer (SRO) Program
currently consists of six sworn officers working within the
school system, under the direct supervision of the Rogers
Police Department. The SRO's provide security during
many school functions throughout the year. The SRO
Unit routinely assists with special community events and
during the summer they conduct bicycle patrols. The
officers resume assigned patrol duties when schools is not
in session.
The Rogers Police Department Training Unit is
responsible for the training needs of the entire department,
as well as maintaining the training records for the
department.
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