The Batesville Police Department protects lives, property and liberties of individuals, as well as deters criminal activities. Its animal control division relocates stray and abandoned animals. The department s detective division conducts criminal investigations, processes crime scenes, and collects and preserves evidence for prosecution. The Batesville Police Department operates a citizens police academy, conducts vacation checks and supports elderly call-in programs. It also employs a school resource officer and support staff that assists in various activities. The department also supports the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program, which aims to prevent and reduce drug abuse and violence among children and youths. The Batesville Police Department is located in Batesville, Miss.