Uniform Bureau

The Police Department's most visible members are represented by uniformed patrol officers.  Patrol officers provide 24/7 service to the community and may also participate in the Honor Guard and EDGE. EDGE is comprised of the SWAT Team, Crisis Intervention Unit, Mobile Field Force Unit, Accident Investigation Unit, and Explosive Technicians. Our officers strive to be both proactive and responsive to the needs of the community, including public service, traffic enforcement, and apprehension of criminals.

Units

The Uniform Bureau includes the following units: 

• Patrol Platoons
• Traffic Control Unit
• Traffic Enforcement Unit
• K-9 Unit
• Community Engagement

Leadership

This Uniform Bureau is led by Commander John Cole, a 28-year veteran of law enforcement.  Commander Cole began his career as a police officer with the City of Cleveland, during which time he also earned a J.D. and was admitted to the Ohio Bar.  Cole went on to serve as a prosecuting attorney for Cuyahoga County before returning to the Cleveland Police in the Training Section, Office of the Chief of Police and Internal Affairs Unit.  In 2011, Cole was appointed officer in charge of the Special Victims Section where he managed domestic violence and sexual assault investigations.

Cole joined the Shaker Heights Police Department in 2011 to oversee the Administrative Services Bureau.  Cole holds a B.S. in psychology and a J.D. He is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Academy, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Police Legal Advisor course and other leadership programs.  Cole has extensive experience in the area of law enforcement training and has served as an instructor at the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Academy, Ohio School Resource Officer's Association, Cleveland Division of Police Training Academy and Shaker Heights Police Department In-Service.