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XIII. POLICE <br /> A. PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM <br /> Police Services Program Function and Service Standards <br /> Police Services consists of the following programs: <br /> • Administration <br /> • Crime Prevention <br /> • Patrol <br /> • Investigations <br /> • Management Information System <br /> • Emergency Services <br /> • Community Service <br /> • Animal Control <br /> The focus of the Police Department is to provide basic police service, preserve the peace, and protect <br /> the public by enforcing State and Local laws. In doing so, the Department's role is to enforce the law in IP <br /> a fair and impartial manner recognizing both the statutory and judicial limitations of police authority and <br /> the constitutional rights of all persons. <br /> PROGRAM OBJECTIVES <br /> Prevention of Crime: Involving the community in programs such as Operation Identification and <br /> Block Watch. Instilling in the community a sense of concern for crime problems and law enforcement <br /> needs to help combat the problems. <br /> Deterrence of Crime: Routine patrolling of the City streets, parks, and business areas and <br /> investigating behavior which appears to be criminally directed. <br /> Apprehension of Offenders: After a crime has been committed, the Department duty is in identifying <br /> and arresting the perpetrator, obtaining the necessary evidence, and cooperating with other law <br /> enforcement agencies and courts in prosecution of cases. <br /> Recovery and Return of Property: The Department makes every reasonable effort in recovering lost <br /> or stolen property, in identifying the owner(s), and ensuring the property's prompt return. <br /> Traffic Control: Facilitating the safe and expeditious movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, <br /> enforcing traffic laws, investigating traffic accidents and directing traffic. • <br />