Raleigh Police Department
| Raleigh Police Department | |
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| Abbreviation | RPD |
| Agency overview | |
| Employees | 851 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Raleigh, North Carolina, USA |
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| Map of Raleigh City Limits | |
| Size | 142.092 square miles (July 2009) |
| Population | 388,926 (July 2009 est.)[1] |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Officers | 728[2] |
| Civilians | 123[3] |
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| Districts | 6
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| Facilities | |
| Stations | 8 |
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| Raleigh Police website | |
The Raleigh Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Organization
The Raleigh Police Department is organized into five divisions:
- The Chief's Office contains Internal Affairs, Inspections, the Police Attorney, and support staff.
- Field Operations is the backbone of the department, as most of the officers responding to 911 calls report to the Field Operations Division. The Division is commanded by a Major.
- Special Operations houses many specialty units, such as K-9, Animal Control, Selective Enforcement Unit, and Gang Suppression Unit, among others.
- Investigative Division is responsible for investigating most of the crimes that require follow up after the initial officer response.
- Administrative Division contains personnel that support the rest of the department, such as Records, Quartermaster, Information Technology, and the Police Service Center, who maintains the fleet of police vehicles.
Rank structure
Chief: The Chief of Police reports to the City Manager.
Deputy Chief
Major (Maj.): Each Division is commanded by a Major, with oak leaf clusters worn on the uniform collar or shoulder insignia.
Captain (Capt.): In the Field Operations Division, each District is commanded by a captain, with double silver bars as collar or shoulder insignia. There are also captains assigned to the other Divisions of the department.
Lieutenant (Lt.): Most districts have two deputy commanders, a lieutenant with a single silver bar as collar or shoulder insignia. Lieutenants are also assigned to the other Divisions of the department.
Sergeant (Sgt.): Generally, each district has 4 sergeants assigned to Field Operations. Their insignia is three chevrons on the sleeve, pointing up. A sergeant supervises a team of officers. At least one sergeant also supervises each specialized unit throughout the department.
Corporal (Cpl.): An officer with a quasi-supervisory role. Their insignia is two chevrons on the sleeve, pointing up. This rank is a promotion.
Detective (Det.): An officer may be promoted to detective, or a corporal may be transferred to a detective position.
Senior Officer: Most officers with 6 years of service to the Raleigh Police Department are eligible to be advanced to Senior Officer. This is not considered a promotion, and no test is required.
Master Officer: Most officers with 4 years of service at RPD, or similar experience at another police agency, are eligible to test for the Master Officer classification. This is not considered a promotion.
First Class Officer: Most officers with 2 years of service at RPD, or similar experience at another police agency, are eligible to test for the First Class Officer classification. This is not considered a promotion.
Officer: This title is given to new officers upon being sworn in. It is also regularly used to refer to any First Class, Master, or Senior Officer.
Vehicles
Vehicles and agency colors: All marked Raleigh Police Department vehicles are blue and white, though unmarked vehicles are also used. The Department also uses motorcycles, bicycles, Segways, and Cushman scooters. The Raleigh Police Department does not have aviation or marine units.
Fallen Officers
| Officer Name | End of Watch | Incident Type |
|---|---|---|
| Detective Tom G. Crabtree | 9/1/1922 | Gunfire |
| Patrolman Robert Earl Sparks | 3/8/1968 | Motorcycle Crash |
| Patrolman James Wade Allen | 12/5/1968 | Vehicle Crash |
| Patrolman James Gale Lee | 12/5/1968 | Vehicle Crash |
| Officer Delma Devon Adams | 2/3/1980 | Gunfire |
| Officer Denise Holden | 8/4/1995 | Vehicle Crash |
| Detective Paul Andrew Hale | 7/11/1997 | Gunfire |
| Officer Charles Radford Paul III | 9/10/2002 | Motorcycle Crash |
