Divisions

The detective division investigates all crimes that are reported by citizens. They also conduct covert type investigations of known criminals or crimes that are known or suspected but not reported by citizens. The detectives are highly trained in the field of evidence collection, the operation of investigative tools or devices and interviewing and interrogation of witnesses and suspects of crime. Their cases are assigned from a pool of case reports that are usually submitted by patrol officers on behalf of reporting victims. The cases are then assigned in a rotation manner and the detective follows up on the case in an effort to make an arrest. The detective is responsible for presenting the case to the grand jury for felonies or municipal court for misdemeanors. The detective follows the case throughout the judicial process.

• Detective/Captain Zackie Gant
• Detective/Lieutenant Chris Mcillwain
• Detective/Sergeant Zac Randall
• Detective Parker Henegar
  
• Detective Todd Richardson
• Detective Jonathon Wilbanks

The function of the uniformed patrol division is to answer calls for service, enforce vehicular traffic laws, investigate traffic accidents, check suspicious persons or vehicles and patrol residential and business areas within the police jurisdiction. The uniformed police officers are highly trained in all aspects of law enforcement and conducts preliminary investigations at crime scenes. They are in essence, the first responders to calls for service and upon their arrival they assess the crime and make a decision to call for other necessary resources.

A Shift

• Lieutenant Brian Eakin
  
• Sergeant Wade Batey
• Officer Bailee Johnson
• Officer Tyler McLemore
• Officer Adam Danowski
• Officer Matt Miller
• Officer Zack Frazier

B Shift

• Lieutenant Brian Dicus
• Sergeant Andrew Miller
  
• Officer Nick Kirk
• Officer Jack Hunter
• Officer Collin Lockard
• Officer Lonnie Osburn
• Officer Patrick Cunningham

C Shift

• Lieutenant Derek Porch
  
• Sergeant Josh Hunter
• Officer Kyle Bearden
• Officer Lucas Bremer
• Officer Gerald Mount
• Officer Geoff Hall

D Shift

• Lieutenant Kevin Smith
• Sergeant Taylor Miller
• Officer Chris Clines
  
• Officer Bianney Contreras
  
• Officer Sammy Smith
• Officer Josh Evans

The Special Response Team (SRT) is responsible for handling high-risk and critical incidents that exceed the capabilities of standard patrol operations. These duties include executing high-risk warrants, responding to barricaded suspects, hostage situations, and active threats, as well as providing tactical support during major incidents. SRT members are highly trained in specialized weapons, tactics, and crisis response, enabling them to resolve dangerous situations with precision while prioritizing public safety, officer safety, and the preservation of life.

The communication officers are responsible for answering all incoming calls for assistance in the city as well as all 911 emergency calls throughout Jackson County and dispatch the appropriate agencies and resources required to help the caller. The communication officer also assists the police officers and emergency personnel with information support.

• Janet Lauderdale
• Christy Crownover
• Dora Britton
• Aaron Tolar
• Cara Moore
• Christine Whitcomb
• Hannah Gibbard
• Jennifer Paris
• Katie Allen
• Taylor Lawless
• Michelle Holcomb
• Ciara Troxell
• Kara Thrower
• Denise Spencer

The warrant officers’ duties are to locate and then serve arrest warrants and bring those subjects before the municipal judge. They work under the supervision of the city jail and are also bailiffs during municipal court proceedings.

Officer Kris Roney