The Patrol Bureau is under the command of Assistant Chief Bud Corbett and is comprised of Day, Evening, and Night patrol shifts, Special Operations, and a variety of other operative support units.

Day Shift Patrol is under the direct command of Lieutenant A. Espinoza, who is in charge of the operation of the shift and that of other operative support units. There are 5 supervisors who are collectively responsible for the supervision of the 32 patrol officers assigned to the shift. These officers, as those on the other two patrol shifts, are responsible for a variety of uniform enforcement duties, largely concerning a response to calls for service. The hours of operation of this shift are from 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

To contact the day shift office, call 713-477-1221 ext. 7081.

Evening Shift Patrol is under the direct command of Lieutenant K. Wingerson, who is responsible for the operation of the shift and that of other operative support units. There are 5 supervisors who are collectively responsible for the supervision of 42 patrol officers assigned to the shift. The hours of operation for this shift are 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

To contact the evening shift office, call 713-477-1221 ext. 7082.

Night Shift Patrol is under the direct command of Lieutenant J. Bruegger, who is responsible for the operation of the shift and that of the canine unit. There are 4 supervisors who are collectively responsible for the supervision of 34 patrol officers assigned to the shift. The hours of operation for this shift are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

To contact the night shift office, call 713-477-1221 ext. 7083.