Central Operations


Central Operations was a major directorate of the London Metropolitan Police Service that provides operational support to the rest of the service. It was commanded by Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, formerly Chief Constable of Surrey Police. In 2012 Central Operations merged with the Specialist Crime Directorate to form Specialist Crime & Operations

Units

There are many units within Central Operations.
IdentifierDescription
CO1Central Operations HQ
CO3Emergency Preparedness Operational Command Unit
CO5Firearms Command Unit
CO10Central Communications Command
CO11Public Order Operational Command Unit
CO122012 Olympics preparation
CO15Traffic Operational Command Unit
CO16Traffic Criminal Justice Unit
CO19Specialist Firearms Command
CO20Territorial Support Group

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