APD Special Operations Section

Special Operations Section

Commanding Officer: Major Robert Browning

The Special Operations Section (SOS) provides a variety of different patrol functions in support of the six patrol zones.
The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit specializes in hostage situations, barricaded gunman situations and bomb disposal.
The Motors Unit specializes in the enforcement of traffic laws and in
managing the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, along with managing the school crossing guard program.
Hit and Run Unit investigates fatal and hit-and-run traffic accidents.
The Helicopter Unit is used to assist the patrol units in a variety of functions, including but not limited to: support for vehicle and foot chases, stolen vehicle recovery, and managing traffic flow.
DUI Task Force specializes in the detection of and the enforcement of impaired driving laws and related traffic offenses.
Mounted Patrol is used for the purpose of providing a highly visible police presence and managing and dispersing crowds in the City of Atlanta in accordance with state and federal laws.
Special Events Permits Unit handles all permits for street closures as well as large gathering permits city wide.
Commercial Vehicle Unit is responsible for ensuring compliance with all commercial vehicle laws regarding commercial vehicles traveling through the city, as well as commercial vehicle drug interdiction.

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<h2 style="font-weight: normal; ">Special Operations Section</h2>Commanding Officer: Major Robert Browning<div> <ul><li>The Special Operations Section (SOS) provides a variety of different patrol functions in support of the six patrol zones.</li><li>The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit specializes in hostage situations, barricaded gunman situations and bomb disposal. </li><li>The Motors Unit specializes in the enforcement of traffic laws and in </li><li>managing the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, along with managing the school crossing guard program. </li><li>Hit and Run Unit investigates fatal and hit-and-run traffic accidents. </li><li>The Helicopter Unit is used to assist the patrol units in a variety of functions, including but not limited to: support for vehicle and foot chases, stolen vehicle recovery, and managing traffic flow. </li><li>DUI Task Force specializes in the detection of and the enforcement of impaired driving laws and related traffic offenses.</li><li>Mounted Patrol is used for the purpose of providing a highly visible police presence and managing and dispersing crowds in the City of Atlanta in accordance with state and federal laws.</li><li>Special Events Permits Unit handles all permits for street closures as well as large gathering permits city wide.</li><li>Commercial Vehicle Unit is responsible for ensuring compliance with all commercial vehicle laws regarding commercial vehicles traveling through the city, as well as commercial vehicle drug interdiction.</li></ul>                                                                                              </div>

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