The Patrol Division is the most visible and recognizable unit of the police department, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Patrol officers are first responders who provide proactive police patrols, enforce federal, state, and local laws, traffic laws, and report offenses. In short, Patrol performs initial investigations into offenses and prevents and deters crimes through being pro-active and highly visible. The Patrol Division is comprised of four shifts, each staffed by one sergeant, one corporal, and five officers. The patrol shifts work in 12-hour rotations with both day and night shift coverage. Additionally, the city is geographically split into four districts that operate at various times to ensure total city coverage through any 24-hour period. Specialized Units Patrol officers are just one part of the Patrol Division. In addition to the officers who respond to calls, there are many specialized units that operate under the division's control. A few of these units include:
Additional Information For more information on the Patrol Division or to ask a specific patrol-related question, contact the Police Department's non-emergency number at 972-875-4455 at anytime and ask to speak to an on-duty supervisor. The following personnel are responsible for the day to day operation of the the Ennis Police Department Patrol Division and can be reached via email. Lieutenant Brian Shahan, bshahan@ennistx.gov Sergeant Justyn Wilder, jwilder@ennistx.gov Sergeant Chad Bolton, cbolton@ennistx.gov Sergeant Jason McCurdy, jmccurdy@ennistx.gov Sergeant Sherman Swafford, sswafford@ennistx.gov |