Operations Division
The Mebane Police Department operations division is the largest division of the police department, comprised of 27 Sworn Patrol Officers and 2 Police Canines.
Illustrative Examples of Work
- Patrols areas in the community exhibiting both high and low crime incidents; meets and talks to people in the community about their safety and support; checks security of buildings and residences; apprehends and arrests offenders
- Investigates traffic accidents; uses measurement devices, eyewitness accounts, and determines violations to be issued; assists motorists in the exchange of information; provides information to insurance companies regarding accidents
- Serves criminal papers and warrants and subpoenas; locates people indicted for crimes; serves warrants, orders for arrest, and criminal summons
- Enforces speed limits by active patrol and monitoring heavy speeding areas for visibility
- Tracks people violating traffic laws, vehicle registrations and inspections laws, and other traffic offenses
- Conducts criminal investigations by gathering information, processing crime scenes, and interviewing witnesses
- Responds to domestic situations; attempts to resolve conflict by recommending solutions
Patrol Division
The Patrol Division is made up of four teams working a twelve-hour rotating shift. Each patrol shift is supervised by a Lieutenant and a Sergeant. The Patrol Division is responsible for responding to all calls for service, crime prevention, traffic enforcement, motor vehicle collision investigations, and community engagement.
Patrol Team - Alpha
Patrol Team - Bravo
Patrol Team - Charlie
Patrol Team - Delta
