Cairo Police Department
The Cairo Police Department is headed by the Chief of Police and currently employs 22 Sworn Officers and 3 civilian employees.
Ranks within the department include Lieutenant, Sergeant, Corporal, Master Patrol Officer, and Police Officer. Some of the different positions within the department include, Patrol Shift Commander, Criminal Investigator, Drug Investigator, Crime Scene Technician, and Evidence Manager & Training Coordinator.
The Cairo Police Department is comprised of the following:
The Office of the Chief includes: Administration, Records, Evidence Management and Training.
Investigative Operations includes: Criminal and Special Investigation Divisions.
Patrol Operations include: Responding to requests for police service, the deterrence of crime, and maintaining order within our community.
Community Services
The Cairo Police Department actively reaches out to the community by organizing crime prevention groups in residential and business areas and by maintaining liaison with these and other interested community groups. Department activities that are specifically designed to prevent or discourage criminal activity are:
- Personal safety meetings and presentations to civic groups, churches, and other organizations.
- Public information campaigns.
- School education programs.
Community Services also includes our Annual "Shop with a Cop" program at Christmas
If you would like more information on the services provided, please call (229) 378-3096 or email us at information@cairopd.com