About the Effingham Police Department

The City of Effingham incorporated in 1867 and the Police Department was formed in 1867. Effingham has a current population of 12,600 and is the county seat in Effingham County. The Effingham Police Department is composed of:

• 27 Sworn Officers
• 10 Dispatchers
• 4 Administrative Staff
• 1 Part Time Sworn Officer
• 4 Part Time Dispatchers

Divisions

• Field Operations
  • Patrol
  • Criminal Investigations
• Specialty Teams
  • K-9 Unit
  • Special Response Team
  • Unmanned Aerial System Team
  • School Resource Officer
  • Narcotics Unit
  • Crisis Intervention Team
  • Field Training Officers
  • Bicycle Unit
• Support Services
  • 911 Communication
  • Records