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The Longwood Police Department Patrol Division provides 24 hours a day, seven days a week coverage to protect the life and property of the citizens and visitors of the City of Longwood. The Uniform Patrol Division acts as a first responder to calls for immediate police service providing a timely response to reported crimes in progress.
Additionally, officers assigned to the division conduct preliminary investigations of crimes in-progress and over with; identify and apprehend persons suspected of committing criminal offenses. Officers also conduct directed patrols to discourage and prevent the opportunity for crimes to occur and enhance the public's awareness of criminal activity in their community.
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The Longwood Police Department employs one full service Police K-9 Team, which is an imported German Shepard, and a police officer. The K-9 Unit is assigned to the Patrol Division. The K-9 Unit is trained in tracking, building searches, officer protection, drug detection, and apprehension. The K-9 and his officer handler completed an extensive training course to be utilized in a law enforcement function. The K-9 resides with the officer and his family. The K-9 Unit is an essential part of the Longwood Police Department and the Seminole County Law Enforcement Community.
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