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2017-2018 Focus on Oak Grove City Guide
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The Oak Grove Police Department was established in 1999 and
now is a fully functional 24/7/365 public safety provider. All members
of the Police Department are dedicated to providing professional
services based in not only upholding the laws but also remaining
respectful to all of the citizens with whom they interact. The depart-
ment seeks community participation in support of the community
policing philosophy and focuses on problem-solving initiatives to
reduce crime and the fear of crime.
Public service is the core basis for the department’s approach to
policing the community but they routinely find ways to give back
to the community by participating in worthwhile programs such as
Shop With A Hero, Law Enforcement Torch Run events to support
Special Olympics, and the Victim Services Unit. The executive com-
mand consists of
Chief Bryon Price
and
Captain Joseph Chap-
man
whose staffing team is made up of 17 commissioned officers:
13 full-time, three part-time and one reserve, as well as one civilian
administrative assistant and two chaplains.The Police Department’s
ability to respond to the citizens is supported by a full-time Victim
Advocate and the City’s Emergency Services Manager.
The police department emphasizes good quality communication
and offers opportunities for citizens’ insight into its operations by
interacting during routine business, welcoming internships, provid-
ing a citizens police academy every year, participating in the Na-
tional Night Out Against Crime and participating in the ride-along
program.
City
Oak Grove Police
The Oak Grove Police Department is located at 1903 S. Broadway.