Members of the Crime Suppression Unit work a variety of assignments within the Investigative Services Bureau. They may supplement the operations of the Narcotics Unit or provide assistance to General Investigations on complicated or long term investigations. They are assigned to work in areas where members of the community have expressed concerns about possible illegal activity or where there is a need for special tactical or unmarked patrol. They operate on bicycles, on foot or in vehicles as the requirements of their assignment dictate. This allows them to have a direct impact on community safety and concerns.