The Raleigh Police Department is organized into five divisions that focus on protecting and bettering our community.
- Administrative Services
Provides a host of services and functions that support police headquarters, the six police districts and the public. - Detective Division
Conducts investigations into more serious crimes, as well as the collection of evidence and crime scene processing, trial preparation and testimony. - Field Operations Division
Responds to requests for law enforcement services, conducts preliminary investigations, completes reports, traffic enforcement, and the general protection of life and property. - Professional Standards Division
Conducts administrative investigations and reports findings directly to the Police Chief. - Special Operations Division
Provides additional resources to the field operations division to assist them in combating crime and resolving quality of life issues which are impacting the community
