PATROL DIVISION     The Patrol Division of the Southern Regional Police Department is the backbone of the police department. The patrol division is responsible for providing 24 hour police protection to the citizens of those areas covered by the Southern Regional Police Department. All calls for service, crimes in progress, crime reporting, general motor and foot patrols are handled by the patrol division. Our officers have received specialized training in assigned areas such as traffic safety, drug interdiction, motorcycle patrol, forensics, accident reconstruction, and crime prevention. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION The Criminal Investigation Division of the Southern Regional Police Department is responsible for handling the follow-up investigations of major and time involved crimes. The criminal division also handles processing crimes scenes for forensic evidence and are assigned to the York County Forensic Team. K-9 DIVISION The K-9 Division is responsible for performing patrol activities as well as narcotics interdiction, tracking fleeing suspects, criminal apprehension, and tracking lost or missing persons. The K-9 division also participates in searches for the Southern York County School District as well as other school districts in York County to assist with keeping our schools free of drugs. Our K-9 Division provides several education programs and performs public demonstrations when requested. BIKE PATROL The Southern Regional Police Department operates a seasonal bicycle patrol. The bike unit is part of the community policing program and is used to supplement patrol in many public functions and activities. Bike officers have completed specialized training and are members of the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA). Bike officers patrol congested areas, business districts, carnivals, parades, Halloween details, and car shows. The York County Heritage Rail Trail passes through our jurisdiction and bike officers do periodic patrols of the rail trail and parking areas. The bike officers also assist with local bike derbies and safety training events for kids. Helmet usage, proper maintenance, and safe riding skills are taught and demonstrated. MOTORCYCLE  PATROL Through a state grant, the Southern Regional Police Department was able to obtain a Harley Davidson 'Road King'. This Motorcycle is used to patrol and enforce traffic laws in our region as well as special events.  SPECIAL SERVICES PROVIDED The Southern Regional Police Department has officers and civilians trained and certified in various specialized areas.  The list includes:     Defensive Tactics and Less Lethal Instructor   Crime Prevention Technicians   Crime Scene Mapping Technicians   Firearms Instruction      Accident Reconstruction   Rapid Deployment   Juvenile Youth Aid Panel        Officers assigned to the York County Drug Task Force and York Co. Forensic Unit   All officers and staff are certified in CPR and Automatic Early Defibrillators (AED's)   Four officers are assigned to the South Central PA Terrorism Strike Force   The department provides free gun locks as part of project child safe   BACK