Operations Division

The Operations Division is responsible for patrolling the more than 10 square miles of the city limits, which is divided into four geographical zones. The division is commanded by Deputy Chief Bryan Denton and consists of four teams. Each team is supervised by a Lieutenant, who is assisted in supervision duties by a Sergeant. Officers work a check point during Clicket or Ticket as a part of the Governor's Highway Safety Office Campaign. A SHIFT - Under the direction of Lt. Chuck Taylor and Sgt. Bill Davis B SHIFT - Under the direction of Lt. Mark Mara and Sgt. Lisa Norris C SHIFT - Under the direction of Lt. John Morgan and Sgt. Robert Hutchins D SHIFT - Under the direction of Lt. Don Davis and Sgt Tim Jones

There are currently 24 allocated uniformed positions. Each shift is trained and equipped to meet the needs of the citizens of McMinnville. The Operations Division is the most visible unit of the Police Department answering an average of 1200 calls for service, making 100 arrests, issuing 500 citations, answering 90 alarms, and investigating 70 accidents per month. Combined, there are almost 190 years of experience among the eight shift supervisors and the division commander. The Operations Division maintains a fleet of marked units that are assigned to officers as take home cars, provided the officer lives in Warren County. The benefits of assigned take home cars include: higher police visibility, quicker response time in the event of a major incident, and extended life of the unit with lower maintenance costs.