Activities & Events

The Patrol Section serves as the backbone of any law enforcement agency. The officers assigned are typically the first responders and are the front line between the public and the criminal element. The officers serving in the Patrol Section fulfill and carry out many of the department’s community relations programs.

Motorcycle Patrol

The motorcycle unit was established in 2000, with the purchase of a new 2000 Harley Davidson Road King.  Those officers assigned to the unit work traffic details, parades, and attend special events.  The motorcycle unit is just another tool the patrol division utilizes, to insure public safety by effectively and efficiently enforcing the traffic laws of the city.

Bicycle Patrol

The department believes in a proactive approach toward policing. One element of this approach is bicycle patrol. The program utilizes three fully equipped bikes in its effort to serve the public. All officers in the Division participate in the bicycle patrol program which offers an advantage of rapid deployment in areas not readily assessable to motor vehicles. Bicycles are used in business districts, parks, community events, and residential areas. Everyone benefits from the program. Residents and visitors enjoy more one to one officer-citizen contact, better cooperation in problem solving, and an improvement in overall fitness for the officer through physical exercise.

Canine Unit

The department's Canine unit, established in late 1997, continued to be a successful program throughout 2001. Officer Tod Cheney and Zar make up the K-9 team which was completely funded by community business leaders. Berry Miller Construction and All-Pets were major sponsors of the K-9 program. In addition to general police K-9 services and duties, Zar’s specialized strengths can be found in drug detection, tracking, and search and rescue. In late 2006, ZAR retired from the department due to medical issues. He lives with his handler, Officer Tod Cheney. The department is presently entertaining the idea to continue the K-9 program with a new handler and dog.

Horse Patrol:

Recently the City of Pickerington accepted Prince a 15 year old Registered Palomino and Quarter Horse as a donation from the Beckman Family. The Beckman for years have shown Prince and won many honors. Prince will be utilized for special events such as festivals, parades and large crowd gatherings.

Det. Rob Bartek has been named the caretaker and will present Prince at various functions.

Calls for Service

Calls for service is a direct measure of how busy and active an agency is during the year. The department continues to experience a steady increase in the number of calls for service it receives. The department’s many community relations programs are a constant request for service.