The Patrol Division is an intricate part of the Provo Police Department.  This section provides the citizen of Provo with around-the-clock protection and service.  The Patrol Officers and supervisors work hard to keep the lines of communication open between the department and the community.  The professionalism and dedication to duty and honor are examples of their pride for the community they serve. 

 

Captain Cliff Argyle

Patrol Division Commander 

Lt. Van Wagoner

Swing Shift Lieutenant 

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Lt. Geyerman Day Shift Lieutenant

Lt. Van Wagoner Swing Shift Lieutenant

Lt. Jensen Graveyard Shift Lieutenant

 

 

 

There are 50 uniformed officers, ten supervisors, two office specialists, and one Crime Analyst. The Patrol Division is also supplemented with reserve officers.

 

The Patrol Division consists of numerous specialty teams including Community Oriented Policing, Bike Patrol team, Traffic Enforcement, Parking Enforcement, and Animal Control.  The Traffic Investigation team is housed under the Patrol Division.

 

 

 

The goal of the COP unit is to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Provo by solving recurring neighborhood problems.  The COP team consists of a sergeant, six officers, and coordinator.  There is an officer assigned to each of the seven Provo City areas.  For more information, click the link above.

 

 

 

 

The Traffic Team is comprised of three officers and one sergeant.  The team is tasked with enforcing traffic laws within Provo City.  The officers work mainly high traffic streets but occasionally check areas where there have been requests from citizens for more enforcement.

 

 

Provo Police has four part-time parking officers.  They enforce parking ordinances on different shifts with coverage Monday through Saturday.  Special attention is given to timed parking zones around the BYU campus and the downtown streets.  The officers also patrol residential neighborhoods throughout Provo City.  Other duties include clearing fix-it tickets, doing VIN inspections, filling in for school crossing guards, and assisting Patrol Officers as needed.

 

 

 

 

The Traffic Accident Investigation Team investigates or assists with the investigation of the accidents during which individuals have sustained very serious or fatal injuries.  They may also investigate the accidents which have complexities beyond the skills possessed by the original officer.  The investigation may include mathematical and computer analysis and reconstruction.  The team is comprised of one sergeant and five officers.

 

 

 

There are four officers assigned to the Provo Police Bike Patrol.  They patrol the downtown neigborhoods on bicycles which allows them opportunity to interact with the public and sneak up on the criminals.  They also assist with bike rodeos, special events, parades, First Night, and any other assignments where a uniformed officer on a bike would be most beneficial.