Police Department Organization

The Dothan Police Department is organized into four functional Bureaus to provide the optimum level of police services. Each Bureau is comprised of specialty units dedicated to a specific mission to ensure the overall effectiveness and efficiency of our department resources.

The Office of the Chief of Police has several units assigned directly to it. The Chief's Administrative Assistant, and Accounting, along with all Bureau Commanders, answer directly to the Chief of Police.

Below is a hierarchial list of the Bureaus and support units under each. Follow the links at the top of this page or below to learn more about each Bureau's functions.

Detention/Security & Ordinance Compliance
- Docket/Detention
- Court Security Liaison
- Warrant Detail
- Environmental Compliance
Field Operations
- Animal Control
- Special Operations
- Fleet Management
- Patrol
- Training & Recruitment
- HUD Operations
  (Housing and Urban Development) The officers assigned to HUD perform community policing in HUD housing developments. These officers operate in a community policing mode with effort being a multi-disciplinary scheme.
Investigative Services
- Criminal Investigations
- Juvenile Investigations/School Resources
- Vice & Intelligence
Staff Services
- Operational Support
- Internal Affairs
- Communication Center
- Radio Shop

Special Units

Bomb-Explosive Detail
DARC
Special Response Team
Public Safety Dive Team
Motorcycle Unit
Bike Patrol

POLICE MISSION STATEMENT:

To preserve the peace and public order while enhancing quality of life in cooperation with all who share in the common interest of this wonderful city.

Chief John Powell
Chief of Police

Police Contacts

Dothan Police Department
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Police Facts

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Police Photos

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