Patrol Region 1 Command is directed by an assistant chief who manages six police commanders and is responsible for the operations of the Central, Kingwood, North, North Belt, and Northeast Patrol Divisions, in addition to the Gang Division. The command’s geographic area of responsibility includes approximately 1/3 of the city. This area incorporates everything within the city limits extending in a large arc generally east of Highway 290, sweeping all the way over to include all areas north of Buffalo Bayou / Houston Ship Channel area, as well as the areas inside the 610 Loop just west and north of downtown. Additionally, the Willowbrook and Greenspoint areas are included. The Command serves as a central distribution point and quality assurance check for all paperwork generated by each of its divisions. Additionally, the command provides oversight for the various community outreach activities engaged upon by the divisions. This year, each division designated a Police Activities League (PAL) officer who will interact with young people in order to help strengthen police-community relations.