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The United States Coast Guard Police (CGPD) provides law enforcement services, physical security, and force protection at certain shore facilities of the United States Coast Guard. Coast Guardsmen assigned to a CGPD receive either unit Job Qualification Requirement Training (on the job) or have attended the Army Civilian Military Police Officer Academy. Selected officers may attend advanced training for: active shooter situations, DUI, RADAR / LIDAR, A-RIDE, among others. CGPD officers wear a modified uniform including CGPD patches on their Operational Dress Uniform (ODU). "CGPD" patches and collar devices are worn by officers instead of their rank. Officers carry the same firearms as other Coast Guard units and utilize various vehicles to patrol facilities. Coast Guard Police Departments are present at the United States Coast Guard Academy, Training Center Cape May, Training Center Petaluma, Base Support Unit Kodiak, USCG Sector New York, and the United States Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore.
Structure CGPDs are overseen by a Command Security Officer, who is responsible for physical security aboard shoreside facilities. The position of Chief of Police is usually held by a Chief Warrant Officer (W-2) or Chief Petty Officer (E-7), who oversees the day-to-day activities of a CGPD. A Petty Officer First Class (E-6) usually holds the position of Deputy Chief of Police. Shift supervisors are usually assigned by seniority. Police officers usually consist of Coast Guardsmen with the rank of E-3 to E-7.