Firearms Unit
Due to police officers in the county not being routinely armed the force has its own specialised firearms unit based at locations around the county. The force has at any one time has 9 armed officers on patrol. The standard issue weapon is the Glock SLP whilst officers are also armed with the Heckler & Koch G36 Carbine. Tasers are carried by Armed Response Officers as well as officers from the Operations Support Unit and appropriately trained local officers.
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