Colombian National Police Special Operations Command

Colombian National Police Special Operations Command (Spanish: Comando de Operaciones Especiales, COPES) is a subdivision of the Colombian National Police under the Directorate for Citizens Security.

This Special Operations unit functions as a Quick reaction force (QRF) for Police operations and as a permanent training field for personnel.

Founded in 1984 with the main purpose of having a highly trained, capable and equipped group for quick reaction to high risk or crisis situations.

Officers in the grade of lieutenants and captains in the Colombian National Police were selected to receive training in Europe and the United States.

[1] The Special Operations Command constantly improves techniques and equipment in order to maintain an advantage over possible criminal actions against civilians and infrastructure.