Operations

The Patrol Division operates 24 hours a day with dispatching services provided by the Hamilton County Communications Center. Patrol officers respond to a variety of service related calls, including traffic accidents, ordinance violations, and other calls for assistance. However, the division primarily concentrates on responding to crimes against persons and property, and where feasible, preventing such occurrences with a highly visible presence and proactive community enforcement measures.

Patrol operates on four rotating 12-hour shifts with two-day shift and two-night shift squads, each headed by a shift commander holding the rank of Lieutenant as well as three Field Sergeants. The division is currently staffed by over 70 sworn uniform officers.

K-9 Rexo

Sergeant Kyle McFerran and K-9 Rexo, a Dutch Shepherd, are currently assigned to day shift patrol. Sgt. McFerran serves as the K-9 coordinator, responsible for overseeing the operations of the K-9 Unit as well as K-9 training. Sgt. McFerran is a certified K-9 trainer. Sgt. McFerran has been assigned to the FPD K-9 Unit since 2015 and K-9 Rexo is his second canine partner, following the retirement of K-9 Bull in 2019.

K-9 Archer

Officer Sam Ralph and K-9 Archer, a Belgian Malinois, are currently assigned to day shift patrol. Ofc. Ralph is a certified K-9 Trainer. Ofc. Ralph has over 16 years of experience as a K-9 handler and serves as the senior handler and K-9 trainer for FPD. K-9 Archer is Ofc. Ralph’s third K-9 partner, following the retirement of K-9 Bas in 2015 and K-9 Barry in 2023.

K-9 Rico

Officer Jarred Koopman and K-9 Rico, a Belgian Malinois, are currently assigned to day shift patrol. Ofc. Koopman is a certified K-9 trainer. Ofc. Koopman has served with the FPD K-9 Unit since 2015, when he was assigned K-9 Harlej. K-9 Harlej, a 5-year old Belgian Malinois, was tragically killed in the line of duty on November 13th, 2019 after 4-years of faithful service to the Fishers Police Department and the citizens of Hamilton County.

K-9 Macho

Officer Ryan Ermel and K-9 Macho, a Belgian Malinois, are currently assigned to night shift patrol. Ofc. Ermel has served with the FPD K-9 Unit since 2017. Ofc. Ermel previously served as a member of FPD SWAT for over 11 years.

K-9 Tiesto

Officer Kyle Griffith and K-9 Tiesto, a Belgian Malinois, are currently assigned to night shift patrol. Ofc. Griffith is a certified K-9 trainer. Ofc. Griffith joined the FPD K-9 Unit in 2022.