The Uniform Division of the Rogers Police Department consists of 63 Officers, eight Sergeants, four Lieutenants, and one Captain. The Uniform Division consists of officers and supervisors dedicated to patrol shifts. There are also officers assigned to specialized duties such as traffic officers, school resource officers, DARE, K-9, bike patrol and the Crime Suppression Unit.

Patrol officers are responsible for responding to all calls for service received at the police department. These officers conduct the initial investigation of nearly all crimes reported to the Rogers Police Department. They are also responsible for enforcing traffic laws, identifying and dealing with hazardous and dangerous conditions within the city, conducting general patrol in an effort to deter crime, assisting other units and divisions within the department, and locating and apprehending wanted people.

Traffic Officers are responsible for investigating the majority of traffic accidents, which occur in the city. In 2006, approximately 2,600 traffic accidents were investigated by Rogers police officers. Traffic officers receive specialized training in accident investigation and some are accident re-constructionists.

The Rogers Police Department has two K-9 officers. These dogs are trained and certified in narcotics detection, tracking, and article searches, as well as suspect apprehension and handler protection. These K-9s and their handlers have proven to be a valuable asset to the department, being instrumental in the seizure of narcotics on numerous occasions, as well as being responsible for the apprehension of several suspects.

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Patrol officers are assigned to bicycle patrol as needed. These officers ride in two man teams and have been enormously successful in interrupting crimes in progress. Bicycle officers are also more easily accessible to citizens and typically are able to have much more face-to-face, personal contact with the public.

Currently there are four officers designated as School Resource Officers and assigned to the high school, sophomore campus, and both junior high schools. These officers are responsible for all calls for service at their respective schools and also for developing and implementing educational programs for the students regarding law enforcement related issues.

In 2007 the Rogers Police Department re-established the Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) as part of the Uniform Division. The Crime Suppression Unit provides the department with a flexible unit that can be used to address specific problems in the city. The unit is trained in gang-related issues, but can also be used to address other problems or special activities that require additional manpower. The CSU also provides training to other departments and our citizens on various topics.

The Uniform Division has two officers serving as Warrants Officers. These officers are responsible for serving misdemeanor warrants issued by Rogers District Court as well as felony and misdemeanor warrants from other jurisdictions.

The Rogers Police Department has one officer assigned as the Training Coordinator. This officer is responsible for the training needs of the entire department as well as maintaining the training records for the department. During 2005, Rogers Police Officers attended in excess of 6,800 hours of law enforcement related training.

The Uniform Division works 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. There are three shifts, each of which are supervised by two Sergeants and one Lieutenant. A fourth Lieutenant is assigned to “special projects” and supervises the School Resource Officers as well as assisting the Uniform Division Captain with special projects, planning, and events.