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Encyclopedia > Columbus Division of Police

The Columbus Police Department, (officially the Columbus Division of Police), is the main policing unit for the city of Columbus, Ohio. It is composed of 19 precincts, and the Chief of Police is James G. Jackson. Columbus is ranked the 7th most dangerous major city in the United States. Nickname: The Arch City The Discovery City Location in the state of Ohio Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area    - City 550. ... Chief of Police is the title typically given to the head of a police department, particularly in the United States and Canada. ...


Columbus Police has two main patrol divisions, East and West. There is a commander for each of these patrol divisions. In 2003, there were 1,779 sworn police officers and 349 civilian staff.


Patrol West Subdivision

The Patrol West Subdivision consists of 579 sworn and 17 civilian personnel. The subdivision is composed of two zones and the Traffic Bureau. Each zone has a commander who is responsible for a certain western region of the city.


The Traffic Bureau commander oversees the Mounted Unit, Freeway Patrol Units, Traffic Control Unit, and the Accident Investigation Squad. The Bureau is responsible for the freeways, downtown traffic, residential area traffic, and the investigation of hit-skip and fatal accidents.


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