Central Operations

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Central Operations (CO) is a major command of the London Metropolitan Police that provides operational support to the rest of the service. It is commanded by Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur.

[edit] Units

Notable units include:

• CO1 - Central Operations HQ
• CO3 - Emergency Preparedness Operational Command Unit
• CO10 - Central Communications Command
• CO11 - Public Order Operational Command Unit
• CO12 - 2012 Olympics preparation
• CO14 - Clubs & Vice
• CO15 - Traffic Operational Command Unit
• CO16 - Centralised Traffic Criminal Justice Unit
• CO17 - Transport Operational Command Unit
• CO18 - Aviation Security (Formerly SO18)
• CO19 - Specialist Firearms Command
• CO20 - Territorial Support Group

[edit] See also

• Specialist Operations
• Territorial Operations

[edit] References

• Central Operations management information. Planning, Performance & Review Committee. Metropolitan Police Authority (2006-04-24). Retrieved on 2006-05-13.