The Tempe Police Department provides protection services for people, businesses and properties. It offers alarm, criminal investigation, traffic and communications services. The department offers information services in the areas of photo enforcement schedule, vehicle impounds and sex offender notifications. The Tempe Police Department operates a patrol operations division that writes reports, as well as provides court testification and crime prevention services. It maintains a team of night detectives who provide support and investigative expertise to patrol officers on night shifts. The department conducts several alarm programs that includes services related to the charging and maintenance of batteries. It is operated by the City of Tempe, Ariz., which additionally manages development services, financial and fire departments.