About the Uniformed Patrol Division

The largest division of the Hiram Police Department, the Uniform Patrol Division includes Six Officers, Four Sergeants and one Lieutenant. The Uniform Patrol Division is comprised of four 12-hour shifts (2 day shifts and 2 night shifts). In addition to responding to calls for service, the Uniform Patrol Division works to proactively patrol the neighborhoods and business areas as a deterrent to crime. 

The Uniform Patrol Division responds to calls for service throughout Hiram. The Uniform Patrol Division responds to a variety of calls for service in a typical day. The most common calls for service include auto accidents, false alarms, and reports of criminal activity. The responding officer is responsible for initiating criminal investigations through observation and field interviews, making arrests of criminal suspects, and documenting their actions for further investigation by detectives.  If you are interested in gaining a firsthand experience of the Uniform Patrol Division, consider applying to participate in the Ride-Along Program.