Special Operations

1. Auxiliary Police Unit

   The Portsmouth Police Department’s Auxiliary Police Unit originated from the Civil Defense Auxiliary Police which was formed during World War II.

2. Special Operations Division

   The Special Operations Division consists of the Special Events and Homeland Security Coordinator, the Strategic Traffic Unit, the K-9/Mounted Patrol Unit, the Security Unit, and the Animal Control Unit.

3. SWAT & Marine Patrol

   The Portsmouth Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and Marine Patrol are under the operational control of the Special Operations Bureau Commander and are collateral duties for the officers assigned.