Uniform Operations Division
Special Operations Section |
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The Pima County Sheriff's Department’s Special Operations Section, of the Uniform Operations Division, provides enforcement, investigative, and tactical support to both the Uniform Operations and Criminal Investigations Divisions. This is accomplished through the eight separate specialized units that comprise Special Operations: the Air Support Unit, Bomb Squad, Canine Unit, DUI Unit, Motorcycle Enforcement Unit, Safe Streets, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), and Traffic Unit. Each deputy assigned to Special Operations is considered an expert within his or her area of specialty and are among the hardest working and most dedicated members of the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
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Air Support Unit |
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The Air Support Unit provides covert, nighttime patrol support, and covert daylight surveillance for illegal activity. The Unit also provides prisoner transport for extraditions. In 2003, the Unit transported 370 prisoners in Department planes. more...
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Bomb Squad |
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The Pima County Sheriff's Department’s Bomb Squad consists of four bomb technicians. The sergeant and two of the deputies are currently certified through the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Hazardous Devices School in Huntsville, Alabama. more... |
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Canine Unit
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The Canine Unit provides specialized services in situations when a canine can be used more effectively and with a greater degree of safety than a deputy. Canine services are available to all Department units as well as federal, state, and local agencies. more...
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DUI Unit |
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The DUI Unit enforces the State’s impaired driving statutes and removes impaired drivers from the roadways of Pima County and also assist other patrol units with DUI investigations. more...
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Motorcycle Enforcement Unit |
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The Motorcycle Enforcement Unit’s goal is to reduce the number of deaths, injuries, and property losses resulting from motor vehicle collisions by aggressively enforcing the State’s motor vehicle statutes. more...
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Safe Streets |
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| The primary mission of Safe Streets is to deploy in high crime areas, anywhere within Pima County , and to curb crime by aggressively enforcing all laws. The mission improves the quality of life in Pima County neighborhoods, reduces fear associated with crime, and improves the relationship between the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the community. more... |
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SWAT |
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team is a 47-member, fully-operational, part-time SWAT team. The SWAT team serves as the tactical element for the Sheriff’s Department and is the primary tactical support for several smaller agencies in Pima County. more...
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Traffic Unit
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| The Traffic Unit is comprised of one sergeant, seven deputies, and a Public Safety Support Specialist. The Traffic Unit takes an active leadership role among Southern Arizona law enforcement agencies through its work in training and investigative support for other jurisdictions. more... |
Last Updated
12/28/2005 2:27 PM
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