The Westport Police Department Patrol Services Bureau provides the foundation for department operations. As such it is the largest of the divisions that make up the Police Department. The officers assigned to patrol are responsible for delivering police services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

The dedicated men and women in uniform represent the Patrol Services Bureau. They are seen operating patrol cars, police motorcycles, and bicycles. When a community member dials 911 seeking help, the members of the Patrol Services Bureau are the first to arrive. Officers responded to an average 24-26,000 calls annually.

The core duty of the Patrol Services Bureau is the preventing and detecting crime and the protection of life and property of all citizens. The assigned 43 uniformed officers and supervisors comprise a little less than 70% of the Department's strength of 66.

To effectively serve the citizens, the Patrol Services Bureau has continuously maintained effective communication using modern technology and equipment. All patrol vehicles are equipped with Mobile Data Computers which link to the State and National crime computers as well as the department intranet. This allows the officers to receive twenty-four-hour real time information and instant updates.

The Westport Police Department is the primary First Responder on all medical calls within the Town of Westport. Every officer is trained to a minimum Emergency Medical Responder level; many are certified Emergency Medical Technicians. Each patrol car is equipped with medical kits, oxygen, and an Automated External Defibrillators (AED) to provide high quality, professional emergency medical treatment until the arrival of EMS units.

The Westport Police Department's fleet consists primarily of the Ford Explorer Interceptor SUVs. The department has two fully electric Tesla vehicles, and 15 percent of our fleet is hybrid or fully electric.