The patrol bureau consists of three shifts: first (6a-2p), second (2p-10p) and third (10p-6a). There are two additional shifts, day midwatch(8a-6p) and evening midwatch (6p-4a), that supplement staffing. Each shift is supervised by a sergeant.  The sergeants report to the patrol operations lieutenant who reports to the Chief of Police. Sergeants oversee the day-to-day operations of the department, as well as additional duties assigned based on their shift.