Operations

Overview

Operations

The Operations Division is the largest division in the Police Department, and consists of several police units including Patrol, SWAT, Animal Control, Canine, Traffic/Motors, Reserve Program, Field Training, Crime Prevention and many others.

The Operations Division is the largest division in the Police Department, and consists of several police units including Patrol, SWAT, Animal Control, Canine, Traffic/Motors, Reserve Program, Field Training, Crime Prevention and many others.

Captain Chad Morris comes from a multi-generational farming family and resides in Rocklin with his wife Dawn and has three adult children. He is committed to health and wellness and enjoys traveling abroad with his family. Chad is an Eagle Scout and while attending the University of California, Davis, he played baseball and rugby. Following the completion of his undergraduate studies at UC Davis, Chad worked in marketing for a Fortune 500 company and later spent many years as a serial entrepreneur who was very active in the private sector. He founded several businesses in a variety of sectors, including real estate finance, property management, and gourmet specialty foods.   

In 2008, Chad had a strong desire to further serve the community and started his law enforcement career as a reserve police officer with the newly established Citrus Heights Police Department. He quickly realized his passion for serving in this capacity and decided to embark on a full-time law enforcement career.  

Chad has undertaken numerous assignments throughout his law enforcement career at Citrus Heights. These assignments include patrol officer, general and high-tech crimes detective, patrol and special operations sergeant, watch commander in patrol, special operations lieutenant, and professional standards and training lieutenant. He has had the opportunity to participate in numerous specialty assignments, to include SWAT executive officer (XO), SWAT operator and hostage negotiations team leader, firearms instructor, defensive tactics instructor and public information officer (PIO). Chad founded the award-winning bait theft reduction program, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) program and is an FAA 107 licensed pilot.

Chad is a life-long learner and strongly identifies as an autodidact. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences and Community and Regional Development from the University of California, Davis.  He has a post-graduate certification in Certified Financial Planning from UC Davis and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership from Texas A&M University. Chad has a post-graduate certificate in Principles of Law Enforcement Command and is in the process of completing a second Master’s degree in Law Enforcement Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego. He is a graduate and past board member of the Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy. Chad is a student of leadership and is a John Maxwell Leadership Team certified coach, trainer, and speaker. He is a graduate of POST Command College (Class #69), and his research project on the future of less lethal munitions and other emerging technologies was published in Lexipol’s Police One and other industry publications.

Chad is a member of the California Police Chief’s Association (CPCA). He has been active in the Citrus Heights Rotary and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He is a former board member of the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber Government Affairs Committee. Chad is a member of the Sutter Club. His journey reflects his unwavering dedication to serving his community, continuous personal growth, and entrepreneurial spirit. Chad is excited to join the esteemed Rocklin Police Department team!

Overview

Rocklin Animal Control

Rocklin Police and Animal Control Officers want you and your pets to be good neighbors. Often a friendly warning or word of advice is all it takes.

Overview

Canine

The Canine Program began in the mid 1980’s as an asset to patrol in searching and locating fleeing felons, lost children and missing persons. The primary purpose of the canine unit is tracking, crowd control, officer protection, and as a backup to the canine officer when arresting combative subjects and bringing them under control. The canine unit has also been popular at public demonstrations.

Overview

Crime Prevention

The City of Rocklin has one of the lowest crime rates of any city of similar population in the state of California. Although there are several factors contributing to our low crime rate, Rocklin’s emphasis on crime prevention, community awareness and education, and community oriented policing and problem solving plays a key role.

Overview

Homeland Security

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a cabinet department of the United States federal government, created in response to the September 11 attacks, and with the primary responsibilities of protecting the territory of the United States and protectorates from and responding to terrorist attacks, man-made accidents, and natural disasters. 

Overview

Patrol

Services Provided

Patrol officers are the first responders to all emergency and most nonemergency requests for traffic enforcement, crime reports, vehicle accidents, disturbance/noise issues, suspicious persons, parking, and most problems involving public safety and community care-taking. Quick reaction is a valuable asset in deterring crimes and harmful activities and urges its citizens to report suspicious activity and information promptly.

Overview

Reserve Officer Program

The Reserve Police Officer Program (RPOP) is composed of members of our community who choose to dedicate a portion of their time to community service by working as part-time employees or volunteers with Rocklin PD. These officers work with full-time regular officers to provide law enforcement services for the City.

Overview

SWAT & HNT

Rocklin – Roseville Regional Special Operations Unit

The Rocklin Police Department, in partnership with Roseville PD, maintains a regional Special Operations Unit consisting of SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) and CINT (Crisis Incident Negotiations Team).  The Rocklin/Roseville PD partnership includes EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) as well.

Overview

Traffic

The Traffic Unit

  • Conducts traffic enforcement
  • Promotes a safe environment for the motoring public and our community