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Divisions & Special Units
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Divisions
Learn about the divisions composing the Police Department and what they do.
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Administration Division
The Administration Division is the support services branch of the police department, responsible for various tasks that facilitate the overall functions of the agency.
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Chief's Office
The Chief's Office oversees and directs the operation of all divisions within the Newport Police Department.
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Community Services Division
The Community Services Division is a multidimensional, all-encompassing division of the police department directly responsible for improving quality of life issues within the community.
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Criminal Investigations Division
The Criminal Investigations Division is responsible for follow-up investigations of felony offenses, as well as a variety of preliminary investigations.
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Patrol Division
The Patrol Division is the largest division within the Newport Police Department. This division provides uniformed officers, who respond to calls for service 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
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Administration Division
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Specialty Units
Several units and programs lend their support to the overall function of the Police Department.
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Bicycle Patrol
The Bicycle Patrol team has been an integral part of the department's 'Community Policing', crime prevention, and crime interdiction strategy.
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Canine Unit
The Canine Unit performs tasks such as building searches, crowd control, tracking, locating both criminals and evidence, and the detection of illegal drugs.
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Chaplains Program
The Chaplains Program is aimed at providing a clergy counseling service to both the police and civilian community. It involves a select group of clergy who are provided the essential guidelines for handling emergency matters.
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Field Training Program
The Field Training Program is designed to produce officers who can work by themselves in a safe, skillful, and professional manner.
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Firearms Training Officers
The Firearms Officers provide firearms training, along with Defensive Tactics training, to all members of the department.
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Honor Guard
The Honor Guard is charged with commemorating the past, present, and future of the Newport Police Department.
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Newport SWAT Team
SWAT team members are highly trained to use advanced, non-conventional tactics to resolve high-risk situations.
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Bicycle Patrol