Uniform

Captain R. L. Geary is the Uniform Division Commander. Assisting in the running of the Division is Lieutenant Jacquelyn Hood and Lieutenant Pete Bava. The Uniform division is divided into the Patrol and Special Operations.

The Patrol Unit is comprised of thirty three Patrol Officers and consists of three shifts. The shifts, Day Watch, Evening Watch & Morning Watch are led by a Sergeant and Corporal. Each shift has two Supervisors and seven patrol officers.

The Special Operations Unit at the Duluth Police Department is a highly-qualified select group of officers assigned to Motors, H.E.A.T. and Mounted Patrol. The mission of the Special Operations Unit is to save lives through traffic enforcement and education of the public.

Responsibilities of the Special Operations Officers include investigating and reporting accidents, following up on hit and runs, and strategic traffic enforcement throughout the city. The officers handle the majority of the traffic complaints from the motoring public, which is no small task at the rate Duluth is growing. The officers are highly-trained in advanced traffic law, accident investigation and reconstruction, D.U.I. detection, and laser/radar speed detection.

The Special Operations Unit also conducts monthly license checkpoints. The purpose of these checkpoints is to make Duluth safer by removing drunk drivers from our streets. If you happen to come across one of these checkpoints, have your license handy and if you are drinking and driving, be prepared for “zero tolerance.” In Duluth if you drink and you drive- you lose.

Click here to report a traffic complaint or to contact Sgt. Jill Manders, Special Operations Commander.

The Communications section is comprised of eight civilians.

The primary goal of the Uniform Division is to provide a safe environment thereby enhancing the cultural and economic growth of the City.

The objectives are to maintain a “Zero Tolerance” approach to reduce the level of drug related street crime. Emphasis on enforcement of laws and ordinances regarding the protection of personal and business property and safe transit within the City help achieve this objective. The department maintains a specific organizational component responsible for community-based programs and public involvement. Our officers provide the highest quality police services to the public. Constant training of our officers and modern equipment allow us to properly respond to requests for service and overall community needs. Attract quality personnel to provide the basis for a motivated and capable workforce. Establish and maintain a definitive program for the retraining requirements of the Department to aid in employee retention. Obtain the equipment necessary to increase service levels and keep pace with advances in technology.