The Patrol Division is the uniformed section of the Police Department and consists of a Patrol Lieutenant, six Patrol Sergeants, twenty two Patrol Officers, three Traffic Officers, two Animal Safety Officers 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. 

Animal Safety is staffed by two Animal Safety Officers and one Shelter Manager. The Animal Safety Officers work out of the Police Department.  The Shelter Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the animal shelter, located at 805 Public Works Way Post Falls.

The Post Falls Police Department is pleased to announce the winner of our K-9 Naming Contest. Amanda Howard, 5^th grader at Ponderosa Elementary School, submitted the name “Koda”. Amanda's entry was chosen from more than 350 entries submitted by area school children by a panel of seven judges.

The Post Falls Police Department implemented a K-9 program in October of 2009.