LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

The Law Enforcement Division of the United States Police Department is responsible for the execution of core law-enforcement functions in support of public safety, professional policing standards, and community protection. The division operates through specialized units and uniformed personnel to deliver coordinated law-enforcement services grounded in accountability, professionalism, and public trust.

Through operational readiness, structured deployment, and interagency cooperation, the Law Enforcement Division supports crime prevention, public order, custodial responsibilities, and community-focused policing efforts. The division is organized to address both routine and complex law-enforcement demands while maintaining high ethical and professional standards.

Custody Services Division

The Custody Services Division is responsible for the secure care, supervision, and management of individuals lawfully placed in custody. The division ensures that custodial operations are conducted in accordance with legal requirements, safety protocols, and professional standards emphasizing humane treatment, dignity, and accountability.

Personnel assigned to Custody Services are trained in prisoner management, risk assessment, mental health awareness, and incident response within custodial environments. The division coordinates closely with investigative, patrol, and partner agencies to ensure continuity of care, security, and lawful processing.

Patrol Division

The Patrol Division serves as the primary uniformed presence of the United States Police Department. Patrol personnel are responsible for maintaining public order, responding to calls for service, conducting proactive patrols, and engaging with the community to prevent crime and enhance public safety.

The division emphasizes visibility, rapid response, situational awareness, and problem-oriented policing strategies. Patrol operations are supported by ongoing training and coordination to ensure effective response to routine incidents, emergencies, and critical events.

Community Liaison Unit

The Community Liaison Unit serves as the department’s primary point of engagement with the communities it serves. The unit works to build and maintain trust through outreach, communication, and collaborative problem-solving initiatives.

Officers assigned to the Community Liaison Unit facilitate dialogue, support community-based programs, and coordinate with local stakeholders to address public concerns, improve transparency, and strengthen cooperative relationships. The unit plays a key role in reinforcing legitimacy and mutual understanding between law enforcement and the public.

Uniformed Division

The Uniformed Division encompasses sworn personnel assigned to visible law-enforcement duties and ceremonial representation. The division upholds departmental standards related to appearance, conduct, discipline, and professional demeanor.

Uniformed personnel represent the department in daily operations, special assignments, and official functions, reinforcing the department’s commitment to professionalism, accessibility, and public confidence.

A Unified Operational Mission

All components of the USPD Law Enforcement Division operate under a unified mission: to protect life and property, uphold the rule of law, and serve the public with integrity, fairness, and professionalism.

Through coordinated deployment, continuous training, and interagency cooperation, the Law Enforcement Division delivers effective law-enforcement services while remaining accountable to professional standards and organizational oversight. The division is committed to ethical policing, operational readiness, and sustained engagement with the communities it serves.