Lafayette Indiana Police Department

The Lafayette Police Department is divided into three Divisions, each one being responsible for different duties. Each division may then be subdivided into two or more specialized sections performing functions in support of the objectives unique to the division while advancing the overall goals of the department's. Our mission, core values and vision can be seen by following this link.

The Uniform Division is the backbone of department operations. It is the largest division as well as being the most visible of the three divisions. It is also frequently referred to as our Patrol Division. The Traffic section, the Training function, and the Communications Section are part of the Uniform Division and several of the special units are also coordinated and supervised through the Uniform Division.

The Investigations Division (Detectives) is the second of the two enforcement divisions. It is smaller and less visible to the public but no less important in helping the department achieve its goal of service to the community. A primary difference between officers assigned to patrol and officers who work as detectives is that detectives can take the necessary time to bring a case to conclusion while patrol officers often perform initial investigations but are then expected to be available for the next emergency call. This Division has three main sections: Juvenile, Criminal, and Narcotics.

The Administrative Services Division is the smallest of the three divisions but it provides much of the "grease" that keeps the gears of justice running in a smooth fashion. Administrative Services officers are seldom involved in enforcement functions but the duties they perform assist the other two divisions in reaching their goals. The Records Section is a part of Administrative Services.

A Captain commands each of the three divisions and the Chief and Deputy Chief command the overall operations of the department. The department consists of 128 sworn officers and 31 civilian support staff.

Related Pages

• Uniform Division
• Traffic Section
• Communications Division
• Police Training
• Detective Division
• Criminal Investigations
• Juvenile Investigations
• Mission of the Juvenile Justice Commission

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