Uniform Patrol

The Uniform Patrol Division answers calls for service, provide traffic safety enforcement, and provide proactive community patrols.


The largest division of the Dunwoody Police Department, the Uniform Patrol Division includes 35 Patrol Officers, 9 Sergeants, 2 Lieutenants, 1 Major, 2 civilian Prisoner Transport Officers and 4 civilian Public Safety Ambassadors. The Uniform Patrol Division is comprised of two 12-hour shifts. In addition to responding to calls for service, the Uniform Patrol Division works to proactively patrol the neighborhoods and business areas as a deterrent to crime.

The Day Shift patrols from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Night Shift patrols from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Major W. Furman oversees the Uniform Patrol Division. You'll find his contact information on this page.

Clifton, C.

  • Departments:Police
  • Divisions:Uniform Patrol
  • Title:Lieutenant - Patrol Division (Day Watch)
  • Phone:(678) 382-6912
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Uniform Patrol Division

The Uniform Patrol Division responds to calls for service throughout Dunwoody. To aid in efficient response, the City of Dunwoody is divided into three patrol zones. The Uniform Patrol Division responds to a variety of calls for service in a typical day. The most common calls for service include auto accidents, false alarms, and reports of criminal activity. The responding officer is responsible for initiating criminal investigations through observation and field interviews, making arrests of criminal suspects, and documenting their actions for further investigation by detectives. If you are interested in gaining a firsthand experience of the Uniform Patrol Division, consider applying to participate in the Ride-Along Program.


STEP Team (Specialized Traffic Enforcement Program)

The STEP team is part of the Uniform Patrol Division.  The team has one sergeant, three specialized officers, and two canine handlers (K9).  Responsibilities of the team include conducting high volume traffic enforcement with focus of safety along the highways and roadways within the City limits; patrolling areas of concern; focusing on traffic violations to detect and deter criminal activity through visibility; traffic complaint follow-up and enforcement; specialized detail assignments and participation in several programs aimed at keeping roadways safer for all (ex. GOHS, DOT Time Task Force, etc.). Contact the STEP team through Sergeant H. Nelson. You'll find his contact information on this page.


Domestic Assault Response Team

In an effort to further assist victims of domestic violence, the Uniform Patrol Division includes a Domestic Assault Response Team (DART). DART is comprised of 7 officers and 1 supervisor. Each member of the DART has received at least 40 hours of training through the Peace Officer’s Standards and Training for Response to Domestic Violence. A DART member reaches out to each victim of domestic violence to ensure he or she is aware of available resources for assistance. Visit the Domestic Assault Response Team page for more information about responding and recovering from domestic violence incidents. Contact D.A.R.T. through Sergeant S. Lenahan. You'll find his contact information on this page.


K-9 Unit

The K-9 Unit is an integral part of the Uniform Patrol Division.  This unit is assigned under the STEP Team and serves many purposes for the City of Dunwoody.  Primary duties of the K-9 Unit include: tracking lost or missing persons, tracking / searching for suspects, locating evidence, searching for controlled substances (drugs), public relations, and assistance to other law enforcement agencies. Contact the K-9 Unit through Sergeant H. Nelson. You'll find his contact information on this page.