Field Services Section is responsible for providing 20-hour emergency response to the Lane County jurisdiction via our Main Office Patrol. The section commander, a Lieutenant, is responsible for oversight and coordination of patrols, criminal investigations, traffic safety and weighmaster functions.

Objectives

• Respond to emergency police-related calls 20 hours a day, including assisting other sections within the Department

• Provide mutual aid to surrounding jurisdictions when called upon.

• Respond to non-emergency police calls, as staffing permits.

• Investigate crimes and arrest law violators.

• Provide limited traffic law enforcement on County roadways.