Special Operations

Division Units

Division special units consist of several smaller specialized units. These units are trained to deal with specific types of criminal activity:

• Crime Stoppers
• Narcotics Unit

Units

Narcotics Unit

The Narcotics Unit is responsible for acquiring and developing information regarding the manufacture, sale, and distribution of narcotics in the city and monitoring gang activity. In addition to gang surveillance and investigation, the unit also provides several community resources and outreach programs designed to prevent gangs and gang violence.

Citizen Police Academy

This is a 12-week academy that meets Wednesdays at 6 pm for citizens interested in learning about their local law enforcement and criminal justice system. This free program includes ride-a-longs with local law enforcement. Information is posted in the Winchester Sunday and on the Winchester Police Department Facebook Page when the academy is accepting applications. For more information contact Criminal Investigations Captain James Hall.

Canine/K9

Contact Kelly Webster. See Officer Webster and Officer Crockett below.