The City of Battle Ground, Washington

To provide the highest level of service while protecting the peace and improving community livability for the citizens of our city. Our mission applies not only to our citizens, but to all persons who visit, work or attend school in our city. At all times members of the Battle Ground Police Department will perform their mission consistent with the values (integrity, service, and respect) of the organization and in a manner that protects the rights guaranteed to all persons.

The department added a second K-9 team in 2008 and the team completed their training and certification in the spring. Officer Rick Kelly and his partner "Basco", form our second team which now gives the department K-9 coverage seven days a week. The K-9 program has been very successful, with multiple drug finds and suspect captures during the year. In addition, they have made several appearances at group meetings and demonstrations such as National Night Out and the Clark County Fair.
The department obtained two Harley Davidson Police Motorcycles which were assigned to our Traffic Officers, Mike Molzahn and Shaun Holahan. Both officers completed an 80 hour training and certification course for Police Motorcycle Operators and began patrolling in early April. The motorcycles provide increased flexibility in traffic enforcement and result in cost savings due to reduced fuel consumption, zero maintenance fees and are leased at a nominal cost.
Bicycle patrols were increased during 2008, in an attempt to further reduce our fuel usage. During the summer months, bicycle officers were assigned downtown patrols, with primary emphasis on patrolling the Skate Park and new community center.
The department added an Administrative Sergeant position in the fall of 2008. Sgt. Jason Arrowsmith was assigned to this position and has taken over responsibility for our Community Service Officers, Property and Evidence, as well as being tasked with the implementation of the new Community Work Crew program which was approved by Council.
Battle Ground Police Department Sergeants John Graves and Jason Perdue interviewed and tested for positions on the Southwest Regional SWAT Team in mid April. They were the only 2 candidates to complete and pass the testing process and as a result, were officially appointed to the team in May. They are the first members of the Battle Ground Police Department to join the SW Regional SWAT Team.