Patrol Division

The Patrol Division is staffed by 80 officers, 12 sergeants, and the Canine Unit.  These officers and sergeants are assigned to 12 squads. There are two squads working at all times, one in the north portion of the city and one in the south, which is divided at Talbert Avenue. Officers are typically assigned by themselves in a police car but occasionally two officers will work together. Officers are assigned to a specific beat and are responsible for handling calls for service in that area.

Patrol officers change shifts three times throughout the year, and perform a variety of duties:

• Taking crime reports
• Conducting traffic enforcement
• Responding to calls for service
• Proactive criminal enforcement
• Dispute resolution
• Crime prevention

A patrol officer's shift can be routine, filled with a great deal of paperwork, but can rapidly change. The variety of activities, from routine reports to dangerous situations, is part of the challenge that officers face each day. 

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Contact Information

City of Huntington Beach
Police Department
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA
Request non-emergency police service:
(714) 960-8825
General Information:
(714) 960-8811
Fax: (714) 536-5605
Email:
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