Omak Police Department Structure Updated

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  The City of Omak updated its public records on September 16, 2026.“null”
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  The public records detail the Okanogan Police Department (OPD) structure and personnel.“Police DepartmentOPD is made up of the Chief of Police, ten commissioned police officers, and three support staff. The primary mission of the OPD is to coordinate and lead the efforts within the community to preserve the public peace, protect the rights of persons and property, prevent crime, and generally provide assistance to citizens in urgent situations. The department is responsible for the enforcement of all federal laws, Washington State laws, and city ordinances within the boundaries of the City of Omak.”
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  The OPD has a chief of police.“The Chief is in charge of the OPD and is the department administrator. The chief reports directly to the mayor and the city administrator.”
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  The OPD has ten commissioned officers.“Police DepartmentOPD is made up of the Chief of Police, ten commissioned police officers, and three support staff.”
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  The OPD has three support staff.“Police DepartmentOPD is made up of the Chief of Police, ten commissioned police officers, and three support staff.”
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  The patrol unit includes six officers.“The patrol unit is made up of six patrol officers, two sergeants, and a detective who provide coverage 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, including all holidays.”
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  The patrol unit includes two sergeants.“The patrol unit is made up of six patrol officers, two sergeants, and a detective who provide coverage 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, including all holidays.”
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  The patrol unit includes a detective.“The patrol unit is made up of six patrol officers, two sergeants, and a detective who provide coverage 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, including all holidays.”
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  The patrol unit operates 24/7.“The patrol unit is made up of six patrol officers, two sergeants, and a detective who provide coverage 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, including all holidays.”
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  The department uses Axon body cameras since 2021.“We are equipped with Axon Body Worn Cameras as of 2021.”
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  The department handles crime prevention.“The primary mission of the OPD is to coordinate and lead the efforts within the community to preserve the public peace, protect the rights of persons and property, prevent crime, and generally provide assistance to citizens in urgent situations.”
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  The department enforces laws.“The department is responsible for the enforcement of all federal laws, Washington State laws, and city ordinances within the boundaries of the City of Omak.”
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  The department handles emergency response.“The patrol unit is responsible for responding to all applicable criminal and infraction complaints as well as enforcement of city ordinances. Patrol officers also have additional specialized training and/or certification with specific duties assigned, such as: Field Training Officer, Firearms Officer, Drug Investigations, Bike Patrol, SWAT/SRT, Defensive Tactics, Emergency Vehicle Operation, Patrol Tactics Instructors, Internal Affairs Investigations, Traffic Accident Investigation, Taser7 less lethal, and others as needed.”
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  The city has two open police officer positions.“Open Position, Police Officer (2)Phone:509-826-0383”
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  The public can contact the department at 509-826-0383 for more information.“Phone: 509-826-0383”