The patrol division is made up of three sergeants, three corporals, fourteen patrol officers.  We have three platoons that are supervised by the sergeants and the corporals, under the supervision of a Captain.  The patrol division works a five day on and four day off rotation while working ten hour shifts.

It is the function of the patrol division to provide pro-active patrol and efficient response to reported incidents, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, within the City of Festus.  Often thought of as the "backbone" of the department, the patrol division is charged with the safeguarding of life and property through alert and constant patrol coverage.