Police Department
The Sylacauga Police Department's 38 sworn officers and two civilian employees fall within three operating divisions.
Patrol Division
The Patrol Division is comprised of 26 sworn officers. Two alternating watches -- A-Watch (Day Shift) and B-Watch (Night Shift) -- protect the city 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This division is often the public's first contact with the department as its offficers provide basic public safety services to the community. Patrol officers handle a variety of criminal and non-criminal calls for service ranging from robbery to investigating traffic accidents to assisting citizens in need.
Investigation Division
The Investigation Division is comprised of 10 sworn officers, eight dedicated to investigating crime within the city limits. Caseloads range from simple assaults and property crimes to violent rapes and murders. The sworn narcotics officer is assigned to the Talladega County Violent Crime and Drug Task Force as a part of a multi-agency unit formed to primarily combat drug crimes in Talladega County. The warrant officer, aptly named, is focused primarily on responsibilities related to warrant execution, acts as a liaison to the municipal court office, and is also responsible for transportation of city inmates to and from court from the Talladega County Jail.
Administration Division
The Administration Division is comprised of seven sworn officers and two civilian employees - a Records Clerk and an Animal Control Officer. Men and women in this division manage day-to-day operations of the police department and are responsible for anything dealing with equipment, scheduling, hiring, and payroll. In addition, they focus on school resources, crime prevention, and training.
Currently, two sworn resource officers work closely with the Sylacauga Board of Education, providing the first line of security for our students. They also educate students regarding dangers and consequences of possessing and using illegal narcotics as well as illegal and improper uses of social media and the internet. Crime prevention focuses primarily on citizen education on how to prevent crimes before they happen through programs such as Neighborhood Watch and the Civilian Ride-Along Program.
Patrol Division
The Patrol Division is comprised of 26 sworn officers. Two alternating watches -- A-Watch (Day Shift) and B-Watch (Night Shift) -- protect the city 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This division is often the public's first contact with the department as its offficers provide basic public safety services to the community. Patrol officers handle a variety of criminal and non-criminal calls for service ranging from robbery to investigating traffic accidents to assisting citizens in need.
Investigation Division
The Investigation Division is comprised of 10 sworn officers, eight dedicated to investigating crime within the city limits. Caseloads range from simple assaults and property crimes to violent rapes and murders. The sworn narcotics officer is assigned to the Talladega County Violent Crime and Drug Task Force as a part of a multi-agency unit formed to primarily combat drug crimes in Talladega County. The warrant officer, aptly named, is focused primarily on responsibilities related to warrant execution, acts as a liaison to the municipal court office, and is also responsible for transportation of city inmates to and from court from the Talladega County Jail.
Administration Division
The Administration Division is comprised of seven sworn officers and two civilian employees - a Records Clerk and an Animal Control Officer. Men and women in this division manage day-to-day operations of the police department and are responsible for anything dealing with equipment, scheduling, hiring, and payroll. In addition, they focus on school resources, crime prevention, and training.
Currently, two sworn resource officers work closely with the Sylacauga Board of Education, providing the first line of security for our students. They also educate students regarding dangers and consequences of possessing and using illegal narcotics as well as illegal and improper uses of social media and the internet. Crime prevention focuses primarily on citizen education on how to prevent crimes before they happen through programs such as Neighborhood Watch and the Civilian Ride-Along Program.
