Department Breakdown

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600 East Walnut
Columbia, MO 65201-4491
573-874-7652/FAX: 573-874-3142

The mission of the
Police Department
is to reduce crime and improve public safety by enforcing the law, solving problems, providing crime prevention education and encouraging citizens to take responsibility for community safety and quality of life.

Department Organization

View District Map & Beat Assignments

Divisions:

Patrol Division
Community Operations
Community Services Unit (CSU)
Professional Standards Unit
Personnel Development Unit
Investigations
Records Unit

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Special Weapons and Tactics Team:

SWAT Main Page
History
Team Structure
Training
Member Selection
Philosophy & Objectives
Equipment

Other Teams:

Neighborhood Response Team
Crisis Negotiations Team
DOVE Unit
Major Crimes Unit