The Patrol Division is the uniformed section of the Police Department and consists of a Patrol Captain, six Patrol Sergeants, nineteen Patrol Officers, two K-9 Handlers and their K-9’s, two Traffic Officers, two Animal Safety Officers, one Animal Shelter Manager and one vehicle mechanic. Each of the Patrol shifts are typically commanded by a Sergeant with Patrol Officers assigned accordingly. This division operates 24 hours per day seven days a week. Read more for additional information. 

The K9 Program was started in October 2009. Our first dog, Koda, was purchased in California where he and his handler received extensive patrol training. Koda is a male German Shepherd born in Czechoslovakia. He was brought to the United States just prior to the Post Falls Police Department acquiring him. Koda and his handler, Officer Bowne, train together almost daily to keep their skills current.

A missing person includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:

A minor (person less than 18 years of age) who is missing voluntarily or involuntarily

An adult who

• may be in need of assistance
• may be the victim of a crime or foul play
• may be in need of medical attention
• has no pattern of running away or disappearing
• may be a involved parental abduction
• is mentally or physically impaired

The Post Falls Police Department unveiled new motorcycles this season, replacing the 2001 models currently on the street.

The Motor Division was added to the police department in 1996. At that time two 1989 Kawasaki KZ1000s were utilized by the department’s two motor officers. The 1989 models were then replaced in 2001 with new Kawasaki KZ1000s. Starting this summer officers began patrolling the city streets on two new 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14s.