The Special Response Team (SRT), also known as the SWAT team, is a group of expertly trained, highly specialized police officers. The purpose of the SRT is to intervene in and successfully resolve any situation, which would require specialized skills, weapons, and tactics.

When the SRT is called, its members know that they will be placed in harm's way. Each member of the team has a specific function, which can be changed depending on the type of situation the team is responding to. The team responds to hostage situations, barricaded suspects, high-risk search and arrest warrants, dignitary protection, and other incidents, which would not normally be handled by other members of the department.

Every member of the team is trained in the operation and deployment of specialized firearms, chemical agents, explosive devices, sniper/observer, and other specialized tactics. Certain members of the team are dedicated in other specialized areas such as Hostage Negotiation, Tactical Paramedic and EMT, Explosive Breeching, etc.

The SRT is an all-volunteer organization and consists of officers who are assigned to other units within the department. Candidates must undergo a thorough interdepartmental background check, pass a rigorous try-out and certification course that challenges them both physically and mentally, as well as pass a high firearms and physical fitness standard, prior to being considered for placement on the team.

After being selected, an SRT officer must maintain their physical fitness and firearms proficiency and are required to qualify numerous times annually and must attend a certain amount of training a month to maintain strict standards. The SRT continually trains with other agencies' tactical units and can provide training to outside agencies