Since 9-11, homeland security functions have increased dramatically for our officers. Protective functions in areas of nuclear facilities and military installations are almost routine.
Below is Off. Bull (CCOA President) during a cooperative operation with New London P.D. Officers Dautrich and Galante on a submarine escort detail on the Thames River and Long Island Sound.





Our firearms array has been expanded to include the AR-15 type rifle.
Off. Begley, one of our firearms instructors, is shown below during training.


A mobile command post can be set up anywhere in a matter of minutes to coordinate prolonged emergency operations where facilities are lacking. It provides communications equipment, some gear and rudimentary creature comforts in inclement conditions.


Patrol vessel James V. Spignesi Jr. on security detail at the Millstone Nuclear Power Plant.