The Patrol Bureau is under the command of the Deputy Chief/Patrol Bureau Commander.  The Patrol Bureau consists of a Deputy Chief/Bureau Commander (Patrol Bureau), four (4) Lieutenant/Watch Commanders, and twenty-one (21) police officers. The Patrol Bureau includes the Patrol Section. The Chief of Police assigns Lieutenants as Patrol Bureau Watch Commanders who report directly to the Bureau Commander.  Each Watch consists of a Watch Commander, an Officer-in-Charge, and the number of Police Officers as determined by the Chief of Police.  Individual officers may be assigned to work shifts that overlap the regular shifts and provide additional manpower during peak periods.  These officers are supervised by the on duty Watch Commander or Officer-in-Charge.  The Patrol Bureau Watches provide continuous twenty-four (24) hour per day patrol coverage and response to calls for service response for the City of Piqua.  The Patrol Bureau is responsible for the prevention of crime, suppressing disturbances, apprehension of offenders, responding to calls for service, rendering aid, relief and assistance to citizens as circumstances require, preliminary and follow-up investigations of criminal acts, preparation of reports as necessary, and presentation of court testimony.

For more information, contact:

City of Piqua Patrol Bureau Commander Police Department 100 N Wayne Street Piqua OH  45356 937-778-2027 e-mail  Patrol Bureau Commander