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Field Operations Bureau The Operations Bureau is directed by Captain Roger Fields. The bureau supervises the Patrol Division, Detective Division and Special Operations Division. PATROL DIVISION The Patrol Division includes four platoons, working twelve-hour shifts to provide services to the community. Each platoon consists of one Sergeant, one Corporal and nine Patrolmen. Two officers from each platoon are assigned as Evidence Technicians. The officers rotate their working hours and days off. The Cape Girardeau Police Department Patrol Division has continued to increase their activities. In 2006, officers responded to 51,563 calls for service and documented 11,353 written reports. There were 3,654 arrests and 8,870 traffic citations issued. Click here for photos of our patrol vehicles. Top · K-9 Unit The Cape Girardeau Police Department’s K-9 program was started in October of 1991. Officer Dennis Horn served as the department’s first K-9 handler and was instrumental in starting the program. Officer Horn, along with K-9 trainer Mike Ervin found a dog, which was purchased through a school grant program, and trained him for police work. Greif was a German Shepherd imported from Germany and served as a dual-purpose dog, being trained in narcotics detection, tracking, building searchs and protection. Greif was the only police dog in the area at that time and was instrumental in assisting other law enforcement agencies including the DEA, Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force and many other local police agencies. In September of 1993, Greif was injured while chasing a drug dealer. Due to his injuries, he was retired from the department. He spent his last years as a pet for Officer Horn, enjoying retirement, as all officers should. In June of 1994, a replacement dog was purchased to replace Greif. Jupp was a German Shepherd import from the Republic of Czech. Jupp also served the department as a dual-purpose dog and was placed on the department’s roster in November of 1994. Jupp served the Cape Girardeau Police Department for 7 years and was very instrumental in fighting the "drug war" in Cape Girardeau. In March of 2002, Jupp began to develop hip problems which ultimately forced him into retirement. He spent his last years living with his handler (Officer Dennis Horn). Due to Officer Horn’s promotion, Corporal Horn has left the K-9 program as a handler after serving almost 11 years in that position. He currently serves as an assistant platoon leader in the Patrol Division and supervises the current K-9 officers. Due to the unexpected retirement of Jupp, the Cape Girardeau Police Department was faced with finding funds and resources to purchase a new dog. With the help of Cheryl Ellis, Editor of the Southeast Missourian Junior, a fund drive was started help raise funds to purchase a new dog. Several of the local grade schools came up with different projects on their own to raise money. Several businesses also donated money and through a strong community effort, enough money was raised and in July of 2002, two new police dogs were purchased. Toben and Bolo are imports from the Republic of Czech and serve the department as dual-purpose dogs. Along with the two new dogs, two new handlers were chosen. Patrolman Jeff Bourbon and Patrolman Roy Rahn along with their canine partners are continuing the "war on drugs" in the City of Cape Girardeau. To view pictures and learn more about our K-9 handlers and their K-9 partners, click here. Top · Special Response Team (SRT) The Special Response Team (SRT) is  a highly trained tactical unit designed for deployment during high risk incidents and to augment patrol and detective personnel where a highly trained group response is required. These incidents may include, but are not limited hostage situations, high-risk search warrants, high profile escort and crowd control. The SRT is not a full-time position. There are presently 10 members serving on the Special Response Team, along with the Lieutenant of the Patrol Division serving as the supervisor. Members of the SRT have primary assignments throughout the department. Click here for more photos of our SRT. Top DETECTIVE DIVISION There are currently 12 employees assigned to the Detective Division. The division is responsible for investigating various areas such as suspicious death, child abuse, sex crimes, arson, computer and internet crimes and narcotics. Detectives are also highly trained in interrogation and interview techniques. The division investigates approximately 1,600 cases a year and a clearance rate of 40% is consistently maintained. For specific information regarding our Detective Division, click here. Top SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION The Special Operations Division was created in 2002 and is currently directed by a Lieutenant. The division is comprised of the following units: · Traffic Unit · Nuisance Abatement · Community Service/Policing · School Resource Officer · D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Since May of 2002, the Cape Girardeau Police Department has been in contract with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to provide security at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Two officers provide seven-day a week security, screening passengers and luggage. This effort is directed by the supervisor of the Special Operations Division. The division is also responsible for coordinating special events such as: The SEMO District Fair, City of Roses Music Festival, The Old Town Cape 4th of July Celebration, and SEMO University Homecoming Parade as well as a number of charity events and races. Top
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