Moline Police Department Patrol Division

The Moline Police Department Patrol Division officers are the immediate emergency responders within the city.  A captain commands the Patrol Division.  The Patrol Division is made up of three platoons:
 

Platoon I (Dayshift); Platoon II (Afternoon Shift); Platoon III (Midnight Shift)

One lieutenant and two sergeants supervise each Platoon.  Minimum manpower requirements ensure that an adequate number of patrol officers are available for service to the community. 

In 1990, the Moline Police Department embarked on the community policing philosophy, which encourages the patrol officer to develop partnerships with law-abiding citizens.  This approach provides citizens with an opportunity to improve the quality of life in their community by shifting the focus of law enforcement from one of responding to calls for service, to one of solving community problems as they relate to crime. The department has set several goals to continue to provide services expected by the community. 

A Telephone Incident Report System was established where civilian personnel take minor reports by phone.  This increase the time officers are available to patrol and to be more proactive.

Creating Community Oriented Policing Offices (COP) in several targeted areas.  The COP officers are internally chosen through an application process.  These officers supplement the three patrol platoons.

Bicycle Patrol Unit was established to allow officers to be more accessible to the public and to enhance partnerships between the police and the community.