The Field Operations branch of PSD is responsible for security, protection, and investigation.

PSD personnel conduct patrols in and around District properties in marked vehicles, bikes, segways, and on foot. These locations include the high profile offices of the Mayor and City Council, located in the historic John A. Wilson Building at 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

PSD protects and secures both occupied and vacant properties, in addition to the District personnel that work in and maintain the properties.

Commander, Field Operations

Commander Craig Morrow was previously a Watch Commander/ Training Coordinator at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Police Department where he supervised patrol sergeants, police officers, and communication specialists to carry out day-to-day operations.  Officer Morrow also performed various administrative functions, and responded to the scenes of serious crimes.  Prior to employment at UDC, Commander Morrow was a Watch Commander for Georgetown University and was previously assigned to serve as a lead detective in high profile cases while working as a Police Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division. Commander Morrow graduated from an extensive 960 hour police academy and has attended various community oriented police, investigator and incident command schools.  He is also an ASP and MEB Baton instructor.