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The Patrol Division is the largest part of the Watertown Police Department. Patrol Officers are the first help that arrives when you call 911. Our Patrol Officers are in your neighborhoods 24 hours a day, every day of the year and are the first line of defense against crime. The Patrol Division handles a various array of calls such as the enforcement of laws, investigation of criminal offenses, apprehension of offenders, and enforcement of traffic and parking laws. All Patrol Officers maintain a medical certification of Medical Response Technician, and all are equipped with an Automatic External Defibulators and other medical equipment as needed. All Patrol Officers are trained to handle an incident involving emotionally disturbed persons, but several officers are specially trained Crisis Intervention Team members. The Watertown Police Department utilizes numerous radar units, and laser units to enforce speed limits in town, in addition to several digital recordable speed boxes which can be mounted in various locations in town.
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