The office of the Chief of Police provides administrative direction to the department through the various Divisions. The Chief determines departmental objectives and goals and then ensures that police operations are planned and coordinated toward the attainment of those directives.
The Communications Center serves as the hub of the day to day operations of the Police Department. During emergency situations communications becomes the center of activity for Police Department.
The Investigation Division has the responsibility of investigating all felony crimes and a good portion of the misdemeanors that may occur in the City.
The Patrol Division is the most highly visible section of the Arvin Police Department. The Patrol Division consists of uniformed patrol officers that are deployed in marked police vehicles.