Road Patrol and Criminal Investigations
The primary law enforcement responsibilities of the Police Bureau are the road patrol and criminal investigations. The bureau also provides support functions and specialized police activities in other areas including the county parks, at the Greater Rochester International Airport, and on area waterways.
Major Crimes Unit
The Criminal Investigations Section’s Major Crimes Unit directs a wide variety of cases throughout the year. These include major crimes such as murders. Some of our other specialized units include:
- Special Weapons And Tactics (S.W.A.T)
- Hazardous Devices Squad (HDS)
- Strategic Traffic Accident Reduction (S.T.A.R.) Unit
- SCUBA Team
- Marine Patrol
- Mounted Patrol
- Canine Unit
- Motorcycle Unit
- Snowmobile Unit
All-Bureau
The other functions of the Police Bureau that provide support services to all of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office bureaus are classified as being members of the All-Bureau. These functions include:
- Records Unit
Processes central records, traffic violations, criminal records, fingerprinting, and gun permits. - Information Services Unit
Manages all computerized hardware and software. - Property Management Office
Stores all crime evidence, lost property and surrendered weapons. - Fleet Maintenance
Manages all vehicles, vessels and other specialized equipment. - Planning and Research
Researches funding, applies for grants, and administers health and safety programs. - Recruitment Unit
Processes candidates and coordinates background information for all employees. - Training Unit
Provides in-service, specialized, special unit and academy training. - Inspectional Services Unit
Inspects and audits the operations of all four bureaus. - Internal Affairs Unit
Investigates alleged violations of laws, rules or department regulations by employees. - Quartermaster Unit
Orders and manages all inventory and supplies for all four bureaus.
