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Welcome to the Division of Special Operations

The Division of Special Operations consists of specialized units and officers who support the mission of the Hillsboro Police Department.  This Division includes our Reserve Officer program and evidence custodians.  The Division Supervisor is also responsible for Fleet Services and serves as the department's Quartermaster.

Division Supervisor:

Sergeant Richard Tufts, DSN 124
r.tufts@hillsboromo.gov

Reserve Officer Program

Hillsboro reserve officers serve a valuable function to our agency.  These officers, who hold full-time positions elsewhere, volunteer their time to supplement manpower for special events, hold training certifications, and provide extra coverage on patrol.  Reserve officers receive the same training and have the same authority as full-time officers.

Evidence Custodians

Our Evidence Custodians ensure that all evidence seized by officers through the course of their investigations is packaged and stored properly, and coordinate with the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab to test any lab evidence.  Evidence custodians also facilitate the release or destruction of evidence once a case has been cleared through the court system, and handle the storage and release of any found property that is turned in to the Hillsboro Police Department.

Contact our Evidence Custodians at 636-797-5229 x1116 or evidence@hillsboromo.gov.

Code Enforcement & Animal Control

Our Code Enforcement and Animal Control Officer, established in 2026, is responsible for the enforcement of nuisance abatement and municipal code enforcement within the city, as well as animal control responsibilities.  This position is currently under development.

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