The Board of Supervisors established the Department in November 1946. The Department then consisted of three members. In May 1947, an additional officer was hired to provide additional coverage for a growing community. From that time forward the department has grown to 35 sworn officers, 34 full-time and 1 part-time. Also, there are four non-uniform employees that handle a combination of dispatch and administrative functions.
In addition to their normal day-to-day functions and patrols the department has formed a number of specialty units.
Specialty Units:
Detective Unit - 4 officers
K-9 Unit - 3 certified canine work dogs and handlers
Community Police - 2 officers to include a bike patrol
Crime Prevention Unit
Student Resourse Officer - 1