The Special Units section is comprised of several units who perform specific functions.
CHEROKEE MULTI-AGENCY HOSTAGE NEGOTIATION TEAM
This team is a part-time multi-jurisdictional team comprised of officers throughout agencies in Cherokee County. The City of Woodstock Police Department currently holds four positions on the team.
CHEROKEE MULTI-AGENCY NARCOTICS SQUAD (CMANS)
CMANS is a full-time multi-jurisdictional task force comprised of officers throughout agencies in Cherokee County who work undercover narcotics operations. The City of Woodstock Police Department actively participates with this program to alleviate not only the narcotics within the city but abroad to ensure the safety of our citizens.
CHEROKEE MULTI-AGENCY SWAT TEAMThis team is a part-time multi-jurisdictional team comprised of officers throughout agencies in Cherokee County. The City of Woodstock Police Department currently holds four positions on the team.
CHEROKEE MULTI-AGENCY STRIKE TEAM
The objective of the Cherokee multi-agency strike team is to provide assistance to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Multi-agency SWAT Team, Hostage Negotiations Team, and Incident Commanders within Cherokee County or other jurisdictions as directed by delivering and operating the Communications Support Vehicle, Emergency Rescue Vehicle, All Terrain Vehicles, SWAT Transport Vehicle, Hostage Negotiations Vehicle, Mobile Command Post, and other assets to critical incidents such as serious crimes scenes, tactical situations, natural disasters, mutual aid assistance, public relations presentations, or other law enforcement activities.
HONOR GUARD
This team represents the City of Woodstock Police Department at official functions or when the ceremonial display of color or respect is required.