About GMP

Specialist units

	North West Air Operations Group (NWAOG) GMP operates a MD902 Explorer helicopter and a BN 4000 Defender plane to patrol Greater Manchester from the air.
	Design for Security Design for Security is a design-led crime prevention consultancy based within Greater Manchester Police. The practice specialises in design-led crime prevention in the built environment.
	Dog Unit GMP's Dog Unit has more than 110 dogs from a variety of breeds who help the tracking and searching operations.
	Emergency Planning Unit This unit works with other agencies to ensure GMP is prepared to respond to a critical incident or major emergency.
	Firearms and Explosive Licensing Unit Find out how to apply for or renew a firearms certificate in this section.
	Mounted Unit GMP's Mounted Unit is one of the busiest in the country, targeting hotspots as well as patrolling football matches and demonstrations.
	Police Training Unit GMP offers top level training services to public and private sector organisations.
	Underwater Search and Marine Unit GMP is part of this regional unit which undertakes crucial work above and below the water's surface.
	Roads Policing The Motorway unit currently operates a number of different vehicles consisting of a fleet of liveried four-wheel drive vehicles