The Delano Police Department continues to actively support proven crime prevention programs and to explore new and innovative methods to reduce crime in Delano, and crime prevention is our top priority.
The Delano Police Department patrol division consists of one commander, 4 sergeants, 4 police corporals, 20 patrol officers, and 15 reserve officer positions. The units within this division consist of the canine unit, field training officers, POP team, community response unit, reserve unit, bike unit, the police explorer, and cadet programs.
Training continues to be a priority not only for the patrol division, but the entire department. Police Officer Standards and Training, POST, mandated by the state Legislature and in-service sessions were again taught by trained department instructors. The department also utilized the various certified POST training facilities throughout the state. Officers sent to these facilities received approximately 40 hours of classroom and hands-on training on subjects such as traffic accident investigation, drug and alcohol recognition, driver safety, firearms instructor, supervision, and hostage negotiations to mention a few.