The Patrol Division is the backbone of the Allentown Police Department and includes most of the department’s sworn members.  Allentown City is divided into four districts in which Patrol operates: Center City, South, East, and West.  The Patrol Division consists of four Platoons that provide 24/7 police coverage throughout the city.  Patrol Officers respond to calls for service, enforce traffic and criminal laws, identify and address community needs, and initiate actions to assist the public, investigate suspicious activity, or enforce violations of law.

Patrol is responsible for the following:

• Calls for Service
• Crime Prevention
• Establish relationships with the community and its stakeholders
• Enforcement of laws (traffic and criminal)
• Arrest and prosecution of criminals
• Traffic and Crowd Control
• Maintain Public Order
• Protection of Life and Property