The police departments and sheriff's offices of thousands of towns, cities, and counties across the United States have tactical units, which are usually called Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Sheriff's Emergency Response Team, (SERT), or Emergency Response Team (ERT). Some examples are below.

Jul 11, 2022 · The Erie County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team is the only FEMA type one tactical team within the eight counties of Western New York. The ECSO SWAT team consists of 19 members, 6 of which are FBI certified hazardous device technicians (bomb techs).

Dec 27, 2017 · Buffalo, NY – Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard announces proudly that the Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team has earned New York State Department of Criminal Justice Service’s (DCJS) certification.

The Patrol Division Emergency Response Team (ERT) was founded as the “SWAT" Team under the administration of Sheriff William Hasenauer in 1982. The team was formed to handle “High Risk” calls and situations, which were becoming more frequent and beyond the scope of the uniform patrol deputy.

20 hours ago · The sheriff’s SWAT team was called, but also were not able to get Bryant to voluntarily leave, the sheriff’s office said. Around 11 p.m., after over seven hours of negotiations, the SWAT team ...

The SWAT team includes Snipers, Breachers, and is also a critical member of the county's Joint Hazardous Assessment Team (JHAT). SWAT is available on a 24-hour basis and responds to critical incidents to assist department personnel.

The Sheriff’s SWAT team is a designated unit of deputies specifically trained and equipped to work as a coordinated team to respond to critical incidents including but not limited to, hostage taking, barricaded suspects, snipers, terrorist acts and other high-risk incidents.

SWAT Team members are trained in the use of advanced tactics and specialized weapons/equipment to allow them to effectively handle difficult and dynamic situations to include hostage rescue, armed barricaded subjects, high-risk …

The SWAT team is comprised of individuals highly dedicated to their duties and take pride in being the last line of defense for the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. The mission of the SWAT team is to handle high-risk operations in a manner that …

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team is on call and in the event of a crisis can respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The team is made up of 18 members including a team leader, assistant team leader, and entry/perimeter team members.