Special Operations

HPD ATV
HPD Special OPS

The Harwich Police Department Special Operations Unit consists of the ATV Unit, the Motorcycle Unit and the Bike Patrol Unit.  There are a number of officers assigned to each specialty and have undergone extensive training to be a part of these internal units. 

The Harwich Police Department currently has two ATV’s that are used in conjunction with the Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement Council Search and Rescue Team.  The two ATV’s were purchased with grant funds.  The ATV’s are used by department members for various assignments such as large special events (4th of July, Cranberry Festival, etc.), dedicated patrols of large wooded areas, searches for missing and lost individuals, and beach patrols.  There are currently six officers trained and assigned to the ATV Unit. 

Harwich officers assigned to ATV Unit

Lt. Adam Hutton

Sgt. Paul Boorack

Sgt. Amy Walinski

Ofc. Neil Nolan

Ofc. Keith Kannally

Ofc. James Connery

Ofc. Thomas Griffiths

The Harwich Police Department is a proud member of the CCRLEC Motor Unit.  The CCRLEC Motorcycle Unit consists of specially trained police officers from various police departments from all across Cape Cod, who in addition to their regular police duties, conduct specialized motorcycle escorts at major events.  Each motor officer has to go through a grueling one week training course.  This is a 40 hour block of training that tests the limits of the motorcycle and the rider.  Each officer must complete the training course with a practical riding exam at the end of the 40 hours. This course has been taught locally for a number of years by our very own Officer Neil Nolan.  The officers assigned to the motor unit at the Harwich Police Department utilize the motorcycle mostly in the warmer months.  They are used for traffic enforcement, funeral and other various escorts, special events (4th of July, Cranberry Festival, etc.), and daily patrol.  The Harwich Police Department currently has two Harley Davidson Motorcycles outfitted for patrol. 

Harwich Officers Assigned to the Motor Unit

Ofc. Neil Nolan

Ofc. Keith Kannally

Ofc. Thomas Griffiths