The Patrol Division or uniform services division is under the command of Captain Jay Jaekel. This unit consists of two separate divisions, Patrol and the Patrol support services section. The support service section includes traffic units, community outreach officers, jail personnel and warrant officers.

The Patrol Division is divided into 4 separate shifts, each shift is staffed by 1 Sergeant and three Patrolmen. All of our patrol shifts work a rotating 12 hour schedule.

The Warrant-Jail section consists of one Patrolman, one part-time officer and four part-time civilian jailers. The Warrant section is responsible for serving warrants issued by the Municipal Court provides bailiff duties for the court and oversees the daily operations of the city jail. In addition to these duties they can also assist as relief patrolmen assisting the Patrol Division when needed.

The Traffic Unit consists of two full time motorcycle officers. Their primary duty is traffic law enforcement. They also assist with general patrol duties when needed.

The Community outreach section consists of 1 Patrolman and one part-time officer. These officers work on all community oriented policing programs sponsored by the Dickinson Police Department as well as coordination of the Citizen’s Police Academy and the Citizens on Patrol program.

The Training section consists of one part time officer. He coordinates training for the entire department. He also insures that all officers are up to date on mandatory training as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education.