Bureaus- Special Operations

Assistant Chief - David McBain

The Special Operations Bureau provides specialized services in several essential service delivery functions for safely and effectively executing routine and complex field operations.

Email: [email protected]

Executive Officer: Lieutenant Gregory Chmiel   Email: [email protected]​

Crisis Response and School Resources Division 

Captain Kathy Estrada, Director
Main Number: 240-773-6981
Email:   [email protected]
Lieutenant Roderick Cox, Deputy Director

The  Crisis Response and School Resources Division is comprised of the following sections:

Emergency Services Division

Captain Christopher Hackley, Director
Main Number: 240-773-6500
Email:  [email protected]

The Emergency Services Division provides operational and tactical support functions and consists of the following Sections:

  • Homeland Security Section
  • Operational Support Section
  • Tactical Support Section
    • Emergency Services Unit (ESU)
    • Special Weapons and Tactical Team (SWAT)
    • Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)

Operational Intelligence Division

Captain Tony Galladora, Director
Main Number: 240-773-6500
Email:  [email protected] 

The Operational Intelligence Division provides operational and tactical support functions and consists of the following Sections:

​ Security Services Division

Mr. Darrell White, Director
Main Number: 240-773-6166
Email:  [email protected]

The Security Services Division provides a comprehensive physical security program to protect and safeguard County employees, visitors, and facilities. SSD consists of the following sections.

  • Protective Operations Section
  • Security Operations Section
  • Security Systems Section 

Traffic Operations Division

Captain Warren Jensen, Director
Main Number: 240-773-6600
Email:  [email protected]

The Traffic Operations Division provides coordination and implementation of safety-related traffic programs. With a focus on education, investigation, and enforcement, the TOD consists of the following Sections: 

  • Automated Traffic Enforcement Unit (ATEU)
  • Centralized Traffic Section
  • School Safety Section
  • Special Traffic Operations Section
    • Alcohol Initiatives Unit (AIU)
    • Chemical Test for Alcohol Unit (CTAU)
    • Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU)
    • Commercial Vehicle Unit
    • Drug Recognition Expert Program (DRE)
    • Laser Coordinator Program
  • Vehicle Recovery Section​ 

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Duty Commanders

The Duty Commander assumes command of the department in the absence of the Chief of Police and other senior departmental executive officers. The Duty Commander also provides field supervision to ensure adherence to established departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.


Captain James Brown,  Duty Commander  
Email: [email protected]


Captain Monique Tompkins,  Duty Commander  
Email: [email protected]