The Uniform Patrol Division (UPD) comprises approximately two thirds of all Departmental personnel and handles a wide variety of uniform services in addition to basic Patrol Operations. As with most progressive law enforcement agencies, the Department embraces the "Community Oriented Policing" philosophy. This allows the UPD to garner support from the citizenry directly and in a timely manner, thus creating a pro-active rather than re-active response to crime and emergencies. 

Geographically, the UPD patrols an area comprised of 322 square miles, as Henry County is one of the larger counties in Georgia. Interstate 75 and Interstate 675 intersect the jurisdiction thus creating the need for decentralization of UPD personnel. Therefore, the jurisdiction, is divided into two main precincts, North and South. The Uniform Patrol Division is supported by specialized units with Special Operations.

The North Precinct is geographically located near the City of Stockbridge, while the South Precinct is co-located at Department Headquarters in McDonough, plus one mini-precinct located in Fairview.

A senior manager holding the rank of Captain commands each precinct and Special Operations. In addition, a Watch Commander holding the rank of Lieutenant commands each shift. The Watch Commander will control patrol operations within the designated precinct area and direct the shift Sergeants, who oversee the actual patrol operations.

The precinct areas are subdivided into 20 patrol zones to facilitate the quickest response times.

Division Commander
Major Jason Black
Major Jason Black was raised in Brookfield, Ohio, and graduated from Brookfield High School before pursuing higher education at Youngstown State University. At YSU, Major Black earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science with a major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology.



Commencing his law enforcement career with the Atlanta Police Department in 2000, Major Jason Black joined the Henry County Police Department in 2007. During his tenure, he held various roles including Uniform Patrol Division, K-9 Handler, and Field Training Officer. In 2013, he advanced to the rank of Sergeant where he worked across different shifts with Uniform Patrol and the K-9 Unit.

Promoted to Lieutenant in 2017, Lieutenant Jason Black supervised on all three shifts in Uniform Patrol as well as the Special Operations Division. In 2019, he was appointed to the rank of Captain overseeing the North Precinct, South Precinct, and the Special Operations Division which includes the K-9, Traffic, FIT, Motors, HEAT, and Community Relations Units. Upon his appointment to Major in 2024, Major Jason Black is assigned to serve as Commander of the Uniform Patrol Division.