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Counter Terrorism and Criminal Intelligence Bureau

150 North Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Counter Terrorism and Criminal Intelligence Bureau is comprised of Major Crimes Division (ATD) and Emergency Services Division (ESD). Major Crimes Division is now comprised of Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Investigations, Intelligence Investigations, Surveillance, and Liaison Sections. Emergency Services Division (ESD) is comprised of Field and Community Support, Emergency Planning, Operations, and Hazardous Devices Sections. In short, Counter- Terrorism Bureau is responsible for planning, response and intelligence.

Deputy Chief Michael Downing is the Commander of the Counter-Terrorism Bureau (CTB), who reports directly to the Chief of Police. Commander Joan T. McNamara is the Assistant Commanding Officer.

Major Crimes Division

Criminal Conspiracy Section
Intelligence Investigations Section
Liaison Section
Surveillance Section

Emergency Services Division

Emergency Planning Section
Emergency Operations Section
Field and Community Support Section
Hazardous Devices Sections.
Bomb Squad Unit
Hazardous Materials Unit
Operations Section