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Specialized Police Units
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Bike Patrol
During the summer months, the Department deploys its Bike Patrol Program, Officers that are specially trained in the operation of a police bicycle take to the streets and patrol the Village.
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Capitol Area Police Mutual Aid Response (CAPMAR)
CAPMAR is the first ever law enforcement multi-agency coordinated mutual-aid response program to be implemented in Dane County, consisting of 23 law enforcement agencies.
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Drone Program
The McFarland Police Department in conjunction with the McFarland Fire Department operate a Drone Program.
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Drug Enforcement Unit
While all patrol officers are trained in drug interdiction tactics, more in-depth investigations are handled by this unit, which consists of one Sergeant and three specially trained officers.
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Field Training Unit
In addition to having attended the State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Academy, new recruits are upon hire assigned to a department Field Training Officer (FTO) for a minimum of 14 weeks.
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Investigative Unit
The Department's investigative unit consists of two Investigators. They investigate a variety of crimes, and also perform other critical tasks.
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Peer Support Program
Law enforcement is considered one of the most stressful careers, and the effects of this stress on an officer can cause long-term issues.
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School Resource Officer
During the school year, the Department commits a full-time police officer solely to the function of working within our school campuses.