In patrol, officers respond to a variety of calls, to include incidents of theft, drug crimes, domestic violence, disturbances, traffic accidents, and many more.  When not responding to calls, officers split their time between targeted enforcement of problem areas, follow-up investigation, and preventive patrol in residential and business districts. Our officers are committed to preventing and reducing crime, providing assistance to those in need, and fostering positive relationships with the community.

The following units are contained within the patrol section:

Field Training

The Division’s Field Training unit provides all newly hired officers with comprehensive field training to ensure their future success.  The Field Training Officer (FTO) program is an intensive 14-week on-the-job education into what it takes to be a Westerville police officer. The program comprises multiple training phases in which specific job-related tasks are instructed, modeled, and tested.  Officers in the program are assigned to FTOs, veteran officers trained in how to mentor and teach new officers our way of  policing.  

New officers work in this environment through the first three phases of the program, steadily assuming more and more of the independent workload, but always under the guidance of the FTO.  In the final phase, the new officer works for one week in a “shadow” period, where the FTO assumes no authority of the scene and simply observes officer performance.  Once the training is completed, the new officer is released to work solo-patrol.                                                  

Bike Patrol

The Bike Patrol Unit is composed of officers trained and certified in bicycle patrol operations.  The unit is often designated to assist in preventive patrol and outreach activities for community events, security operations, and other assignments where visibility and mobility are key considerations.

K-9

The Division’s K9, Bruno, is a Belgian Malinois handled by Officer Khyrell Baggoo.  Bruno is dual-trained, certified in narcotics detection, area searches, article searches, tracking, handler protection, and criminal apprehension.  In addition, he has been trained to participate in tactical operations and building searches.

OVI Task Force

The Westerville Division of Police is a member of the Franklin County DUI Task Force that is composed of multiple local, county and state agencies that serve Franklin County.  The task force meets on a monthly basis to discuss matters pertinent to impaired driving; specifically, public education and training opportunities.  In addition, the task force participates in high visibility enforcement initiatives that include "Click it or Ticket," impaired driver checkpoints, and county-wide enforcement patrols associated with holidays or special events which function as a deterrent to drinking and driving.

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