Patrol Division

The mission of the Darien Police Department's Patrol Division is to prevent crime, safeguard lives and property, improve quality of life within the community, reduce fear of crime, and build public confidence in the professionalism of the Department. This is achieved in partnership with the community by proactive patrol, courteous and prompt response to requests for service, conducting comprehensive and efficient investigations, fair and firm application of the law, and ethical conduct in every aspect of our duties.

The Patrol Division represents the backbone of the Darien Police DepartmentPatrol Division is a part of the Field Services Bureau. . Of the Department's authorized strength of 52 sworn officers, 38 officers are assigned to the Patrol Division. Lieutenants are in command of the on-duty platoon, with one typically scheduled for duty on each of the Department's three duty tours. Sergeants serve as first-line supervisors. Patrol officers, assigned to individual squads, are assigned to patrol duties with a specific number of officers assigned to each squad to provide adequate coverage in designated patrol sectors around the clock, 24-7, 365.