Patrol
Responsibilities
The Operations Division is responsible for the Uniform Patrol function of the Department. Uniform Patrol encompasses much more than just patrolling the County and includes a wide variety of activities including:- Enforcing traffic and criminal laws
- Answering complaints
- Disturbing the peace issues
- Conducting follow-up investigations
- Community policing
- Transporting prisoners
- Community services activities and other such duties
Staffing & Personnel
The Uniform Division consists of 3 separate shifts: Days, Evenings and Midnights. Each shift is supervised by a Lieutenant and 2 Sergeants. The County is divided into 10 geographic zones, depending upon staffing levels for the time of day and the day of the week. The officers of each shift are assigned to a zone after attending roll call. The officers work their assigned zone for the duration of their shift. These officers respond to citizen calls for service as well as other Patrol responsibilities.-
Steve Humphries
Assistant Police ChiefPhone: 757-603-6022
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Police
Physical Address
4600 Opportunity Way
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Mailing Address
PO Box 8784
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Phone 757-253-1800Fax 757-229-8729Emergency Phone 911
- I want to learn more about police oversight, training, background checks and use of force.
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Learn more about Police oversight, training, background checks, use of force and more.
- How do I report a crime in progress?
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Report a crime in progress by calling 757-566-0112 or 911 if an emergency. Crimes must be reported by phone; crimes should not be reported via email or social media.
- How can I report a crime (not in progress) or speak with an officer?
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Call the James City County Police Department at 757-566-0112 to speak with an officer.
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