District Attorney's Office Squad (DAOS)

This is a New York City Police Department unit under the supervision of the department's Chief of Detectives. They conductsophisticated and sensitive investigations into organized crime, official corruption, labor racketeering, frauds, and other crimes. Among other responsibilities, they execute search warrants, conduct physical surveillance, perform extraditions, and guard material witnesses. In addition, they perform undercover investigations. The technical branch of DAOS is known as the Wire Room, and maintains an inventory of electronic equipment.