CRITICAL INCIDENT UNIT
In unusual and high-risk situations the Police Department has a Critical Incident Unit comprised of specially trained officers that can be called out to resolve the incident.
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
School Resource Officers (SROs) are police officers with permanent assignments to one of the Chapel Hill/Carrboro City Schools located inside the municipal limits of the Town of Carrboro.
Although the primary function of a SRO is to provide another layer of security and safety in an educational environment, they are often called on to do many other things. SROs sometimes teach, council students on non-criminal issues, tutor students in trouble areas and serve as a resource to students, teachers and other administrators alike.
NARCOTICS AND ALCOHOL INVESTIGATIONS
The Carrboro Police Department maintains a unit devoted to the detection and investigation of narcotics, alcohol, and other related crimes. Officers assigned to this unit work closely with the other divisions in the police department and surrounding agencies to ensure the safety and quality of life for the Town of Carrboro's residents and businesses.
HOSTAGE NEGOTIATION TEAM
In an effort to better serve our community, we have officers who are part of a Hostage Negotiation Team. Officers on this unit receive special training and equipment to allow them to better communicate and help subjects who may be in distress.