Patrol Staff

The Patrol Staff is the foundation of the North Berwick Police Department. Nearly all citizen contact with the North Berwick Police Department starts with the Patrol Staff. The Patrolman is the first officer to respond to calls for assistance and is the officer who is visible in the community. Patrol Officers take initial complaints, conduct investigations as necessary, and develop a resolution which may include court action. The initial officer may enlist the help of other officers, detectives, or officers from other agencies. Patrol Officers are also responsible for the safe flow of traffic through North Berwick. They investigate accidents, enforce traffic laws, and direct traffic at accident scenes and special functions.