Special Operations Division

Major operational elements of the Special Operations Division include:

• Selective Enforcement Unit
• Drug Enforcement Unit
• Traffic Enforcement Unit
• Special Projects Unit
• K-9 Unit
• Animal Control Unit
• Police Desk Operations
• School Safety Patrols
• Taxi Inspections

The division is a compact and flexible organization that often sees the nature of its assignments change in response to crime trends and other identified special needs. The Division’s closely monitors statistical information generated by the Department’s CompStat Unit and the Records Section, along with intelligence gathered from the Field Operations District Commands and other sources. The Special Operations Division also maintains direct relationships both with district commanders and with the Detective Division, and it provides districts with resources that specifically target criminal activities and assist with investigations.

The Special Operations Division schedule facilitates a unity of investigational and tactical teams that work together to form a joint force that is capable of effectively addressing nearly every possible situation. At any given time there is a Selective Enforcement Unit, Drug Enforcement Unit, and a Traffic Enforcement Unit available to work individually or as part of a team. The division is comprised of both sworn and civilian personnel.