The Community Resource Unit is a collaborative effort of crime prevention, education and community engagement to foster a positive working relationship between the Police Department and the citizens that we serve.
The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit of the Harrisonburg Police Department is a multi-talented unit able to respond to almost any type of incident, from a barricade to a high-risk warrant.
The Harrisonburg Auxiliary Police Unit is a citizen volunteer team that supports operations within the Police Department. Members gain the satisfaction of being involved citizens in the public safety of the Harrisonburg Community.
HPD's K-9 Team is comprised of three officers, all of whom are full-time handlers. The officers are assigned to the Patrol Division for rapid response and support of daily duties.
Patrol Operations are the backbone of the Police Department. Officers respond on a daily basis to calls for service from the public and handle varying situations that require quick thinking, professionalism and problem solving skills.