About the Division
Traditionally, the Patrol Division is considered to be the most exciting area of the department, as everyday provides new & challenging experiences. The Patrol Division is comprised of four squads that work 12 hour shifts on average of 14 days per month; 1 month of day shift, 1 month of nights. Five (5) K-9 Officers assist the division. Police Officers are trained to perform all aspects of the law enforcement process, including traffic enforcement, drug interdiction, crime scene investigation, etc.
A Squad:
Capt. Riter Sgt. Chipman
Captain Bill Riter, Sergeant Tommy Chipman, Officers Sherwood Turner, Steven Cantara, Cory Reynolds, Brad Hendren, Justin Parks, Eric Cheek, Stephanie Brown, David Lowery (Traffic), Darin Bumgarner (K-9) and Marc Carmona (K-9).
B Squad:
Capt. Gentle Sgt. Barnes
Captain Mike Gentle, Sergeant Jeremy Barnes, Officers Rance Young, James Robinson, Melody Jennings, John Icard, Mark Nicholson, Clayton Detwiler, Anthony Hamby, Ben Hardy (Traffic), and Michael Mitchell (K-9).
C Squad: 
Capt. Souther
Captain Tom Souther, Sergeant Paul Ballard, Officers Samantha Lindon, Stanley Parker, Garrett Deal, James Anderson, Robert Dixon, Andrew Fulp, Zach Johnson, Christopher Rivera, Richard Dillard (K-9), and Chris Puckett (Traffic).
D Squad:
Captain Kenny Cornelius, Sergeant Josh Gibson, Officers Tony Baity, Tim Denton, Rocco Gasparre, John Galliher, J.T. Smith, Aaron Herman, Harold Sexton, Daniel Stikeleather, Adam Dillard (Traffic), and Brandon Mayberry (K-9).
Field Training Program
A new Statesville Police Officer is placed on probationary status for their first year with the Department. Once assigned to a patrol squad, officers will be paired with a Field Training Officer (FTO). The FTO will teach and guide new officers throughout the first 12-16 weeks of their career. New officers can expect to receive intense instruction covering all the essential functions of a police officer and demonstrate their knowledge in real life situations. New officers can also expect to be frequently tested in their knowledge of State laws, Department policy & codes, City streets, etc. All officers must successfully complete the Field Training Program before becoming a "one-person unit".
For more information about the FTO Program, contact the Training & Personnel Division at 704.878.3409 or email.
Equipment
Our patrol vehicles are Ford Crown Victoria's and Dodge Chargers equipped with Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), radar, and in-car camera systems. Patrol Officers are furnished with all uniforms and accessories, including body armor, Glock 23 handgun, and Tasers.