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Patrol ShiftsSpecial Operations Unit The Special Operations Unit consists of our in-house Training Unit, our Officers in the Patrol Division work twelve-hour shifts. There is a Day Neighborhood Police Officers, and our DARE/School Resource Officers. Shift and Night Shift, each of which is overseen by a Shift Lieutenant. These officers typically work eight-hour shifts and they are supervised by Each shift is split into two platoons, and two sergeants are assigned to the Special Operations Unit Lieutenant. each platoon. The Lieutenants and Sergeants supervise and assist the officers on their shifts and/or platoons. Training Unit Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Our in-house Training Unit enables the Lakewood Police Department to deliver training to all our employees in a cost-efficient manner. The The Lakewood Police DepartmentÔs Crisis Intervention Team responds to Training Unit generally puts together and conducts two to four in-service calls in which people are experiencing a mental health emergency. The trainings per year. The in-service training includes range days where specially trained CIT officers try to bring about the best resolution for officers qualify with their pistols and patrol rifles. At the in-services, the these people in crisis by talking with them and getting them the assistance officers also receive their yearly training in the proper use of the Taser and and services that they need. Every one of our CIT officers volunteered to OC spray, as well as a review of our policies including but not limited to the be on the team and they voluntarily attend the required training. following: Use of Force, Pursuit Driving, and Legal Updates. Our officers also attend specialized training throughout Ohio and other nearby states. In 2022, 116 employees in the police department received 12,562 hours of training for an average of 108 hours per employee.