The Special Operations Division (SOD) provides a variety of different police services in support of the seven districts. The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Units specializes in hostage situations, barricaded gunman situations, and bomb disposal. The Traffic Unit specializes in enforcement of traffic laws, accident reconstructions, hit and run investigations and managing the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. This division also investigates gang and narcotic activities throughout the City of South Fulton. Also the Asset Forfeiture, Community Policing Section, K-9 Unit, Code Enforcement, and Park Rangers operate within this Division as well.
The Special Operations Division is compromised of the following units:
- Asset Forfeiture
- Code Enforcement
- Community Policing (COPS)
- Gangs
- K-9
- Narcotics
- Traffic
- Park Rangers
- Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT)