The Patrol Division of the York Police Department is under the
immediate supervision of Lieutenant Charles J. Szeniawski. York is a unique
place to live, to visit, and to work. Just as unique is the Patrol Division of
the York Police Department.
The uniformed Patrol Division consists of
four Sergeants, sixteen Patrolman and fifteen Reserve Officers.
Whether
by marked police cruiser, unmarked police cruiser, Police Mountain Bicycle,
motorcycle, or on foot patrol, the Patrol Division provides 24-hour police
services to the 56 square miles of the Town of York.
Each of our patrol
cars is equipped with the most modern computers to assist the officers in
positively accomplishing their daily tasks. Within seconds, officers can check
to see if someone is wanted, a car is stolen, or a driver is suspended, all
from their laptops. Each front line cruiser has a medical trauma kit,
Defibrillator unit, oxygen bottle, and other tools to assist officers in the
performance of their duties.
Patrol is considered the backbone of the
police department. Responding to a variety of calls including criminal, civil
and emergency medical calls, patrol officers are trained in handling any
situation that may arise. In addition to responding to urgent needs, officers
provide crime prevention services such as residential patrol, house checks,
security surveys, directed speed enforcement, business and school visits, and
informational programs on a wide array of topics.
The Patrol Division
strives to provide quality, professional police protection and services through
a strong integrated relationship with the community. The policing strategy of
patrol is that of proactive policing through community involvement.
We
hold ourselves accountable to the citizens we serve and take pride in a
professional level of service to all our citizens, as well as those who visit
or travel through our community. We will treat all citizens with dignity,
respect and honesty. |
