Patrol Unit
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Major Duties of the Patrol Unit
The Patrol Unit of the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the following core duties:
- Roadway Patrol
Patrolling roads and highways throughout Winnebago County to ensure safety and visibility. - Law Enforcement
Enforcing local, state, and federal laws and ordinances to maintain peace and order. - Incident Response
Responding to a variety of incidents and traffic accidents reported to the department. - Reporting
Preparing accurate and concise written reports to document incidents and actions taken. - Traffic Control
Directing traffic during accidents, events, or hazardous conditions to ensure public safety. - Event Support
Assisting with traffic and crowd control, and providing security during special events. - Search and Rescue
Participating in search and rescue operations when individuals are lost or in danger. - Custody Transport
Safely and securely transporting individuals in custody to detention facilities or court appearances. - Crisis Management
Subduing, controlling, and detaining aggressive individuals involved in physical confrontations. - Emergency Response
Responding to emergency situations that require immediate law enforcement intervention. - Other Duties
Performing additional related tasks as assigned.
Special Teams
The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office operates several specialized units designed to respond to high-risk or specialized situations.
Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
A highly trained unit that handles critical incidents such as armed standoffs, barricaded suspects, and high-risk warrant service.
Tactical Response Unit
Provides rapid response capabilities in tactical situations requiring enhanced coordination and equipment.
Hostage Negotiator Team
Trained personnel who handle crisis negotiations in hostage or barricade scenarios to resolve incidents peacefully.
Dive Rescue Recovery Team
Responsible for underwater search and recovery operations in lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water.
Crash Reconstruction Team
Analyzes serious vehicle crashes to determine causes and contributing factors through expert reconstruction techniques.
Drone Unit
Deploys unmanned aerial systems to assist in search operations, surveillance, and scene documentation.
K-9 Unit
Utilizes trained police dogs for suspect apprehension, narcotics detection, search and rescue, and officer protection.
Honor Guard
Represents the Sheriff’s Office at ceremonial events, including funerals, parades, and official functions.
Boat Patrol Unit
Patrols waterways in Winnebago County to enforce boating laws and promote safety on the water.
