Clearwater Police dept. has several divisions who are the part of the police force that strive to keep clearwater safe. One such division is : The Patrol Division is responsible for the uniformed patrol functions of the department including 24-hour response to the initial investigation of crimes and incidents, traffic enforcement and control, accident investigation, community policing programs, crime prevention functions, specialized operations such as SWAT and K-9, and coordination for special events. Approximately 200 uniformed police officers and supervisors and 88 civilian personnel are are assigned to 3 geographic districts, 7 community policing teams, and 5 special teams.