Central Operations

Central Operations (abbreviated CO) was a major directorate of the London Metropolitan Police Service that provides operational support to the rest of the service. It was commanded by Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, formerly Chief Constable of Surrey Police. In 2012 Central Operations (CO) merged with the Specialist Crime Directorate (SCD) to form Specialist Crime & Operations (SC&O)

There were many units within Central Operations.

Operational Support:

• Air Support Unit
• Dog Support Unit
• Film Unit
• Marine Policing Unit
• Mounted Branch

• Territorial Operations, the predecessor to Central Operations

• Central Operations website