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Operational Support Unit
This department consists of officers with a wide range of specialist skills and is specifically formed to support operational officers. Each unit is made up of a number of serials, each comprising a sergeant and seven constables.
The main role of the OSU is to provide a reserve of officers to respond quickly at times of public disorder. The unit also has specialist training in:
- Searching crime scenes eg, fingertip searches
- House-to-house enquiries relating to serious incidents
- Searching for drugs
- Helping at pre-planned events
