Patrol Services

The Patrol Division serves as the foundation of public safety in Orange County, providing round-the-clock protection throughout the 409 square miles of the County. Operating through four squads, our deputies work twelve-hour shifts to ensure coverage and rapid response times throughout six patrol areas.
 

Our Services Include:

• Emergency response to 911 calls

• Proactive community patrols

• Criminal warrant service

• Traffic safety enforcement

• Business and residential security checks

• Investigation of basic criminal offenses

• Search and rescue for lost/missing person(s)

• Assist Fire and Rescue at emergency scenes/hazmat/disaster/severe weather
   

Motor Unit: Specialized Traffic Safety
 

Our Motor Unit combines mobility with versatility, using Harley Davidson FLHP Electra Glide motorcycles, a BMW 1200RT, and a ZERO Electric Motorcycle equipped with advanced radar systems. Specially trained motor unit deputies provide:

• Strategic traffic enforcement

• Funeral escorts

• Dignitary protection

• Community outreach

• Motorcycle safety education

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Each motor deputy completes an intensive 80-hour Basic Police Motorcycle Rider course and participates in ongoing training to maintain peak performance. As certified instructors in the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program "Bike Safe" initiative, our motor deputies also help civilian motorcyclists improve their riding skills and safety awareness.