A veteran sergeant leads a group of special purpose officers who work to solve problems that are particularly challenging to the community in which they serve. The group brings a sharp focus to a particular problem and then works to provide practical solutions by utilizing Sheriff's Department resources plus their community contacts.

The problems are generally community specific in nature and are brought forward by citizens and officials from the station's service area. Providing strong assistance to the C.O.P.P.S. staff are the Crime Prevention and Senior Volunteer Patrol units.