The Operations Division is currently supervised by Commander Brian Rosipajla, who has been with the department since 1999. During his career in Lafayette, he has served the department in many capacities, including patrol officer, field training officer, narcotics investigator, and patrol and detective sergeant. He was promoted to commander in January 2011.

Commander Rosipajla has a Criminal Justice degree, has attended many law enforcement related management courses and is also a graduate of the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command. Commander Rosipajla attended the National FBI Academy in 2012.

Commander Rosipajla can be reached at 303-665-5571 x4140 or by email.

The Operations Division is divided into two sections which contain several collateral duties:

Patrol Division
The Patrol Division is the eyes and ears of the department throughout the city and responds to emergency and non-emergency calls. The men and women of the Patrol Division strive for excellence in a positive and professional manner, with dedication to community oriented problem solving. The Patrol Division is made up of 6 sergeants, 6 corporals (1 being a K-9 Officer), 13 patrol officers, 2 traffic officers, and 1 animal control officer. Patrol officers hold many additional specialty duties to include:

• S.W.A.T. Officers
• Bicycle Officers
• K-9 Officers
• Motorcycle Officers
• Field Training Officers
• Drug Recognition Experts
• School Liaison Officers
• Certified V.I.N Inspectors
• Critical Accident Response Team Officers
• Commercial Vehicle Inspectors

Investigation Division
Detectives assigned to the Investigations Division are responsible for ongoing investigations that require substantial follow-up and specialized training. The division handles all types of cases from thefts to homicides. The Investigation Division is responsible for registering and verifying registered sex offenders within the city. This division consists of 1 sergeant, 5 in-house detectives, 1 detective assigned to the Boulder County Drug Task Force and 1 school resource officer.