Patrol Operations is an executive level office directed by an Executive Assistant Chief who is responsible for leading, organizing, directing, coordinating, developing, and implementing management strategies that promote efficient and effective solutions to critical service, crime, disorder, and traffic mobility issues.

Additionally, the position requires serving as chair to various internal committees that address organizational issues, as well as addressing community concerns expressed by citizens. The Executive Assistant Chief is also called upon to act as a liaison with city officials when designated by the Chief of Police.

The span of control for this office includes Patrol Region 1, Patrol Region 2 and Patrol Region 3 Commands, described in the command summaries that follow.